Conference Session

Innovatiive Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College

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Minorities in Engineering

dropout rates because of lack in studentsincentive and limited hands-on experience. The model is articulated with the 2008 ACM andIEEE Computer Society Guidelines for Engineering Information Technology, and enablesstudents to achieve multiple ABET program outcomes. Results of the implementation of thecomputer networks model in a minority serving institution are included. Index TermsComputer networks, computing disciplines, curriculum development, student learning outcomes,ABET.I. IntroductionComputer networks is an important area in the body of knowledge of multiple degree programs,such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, InformationEngineering, Software Engineering, and

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Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

course content as theylearn. The projects have been carefully selected and designed to support the program learningobjectives. The careful selection and integration of projects to meet specific learning objectivesis an aspect of an effective inductive learning pedagogy called Challenge Based Instruction. A positive and supportive learning environment is essential to effectively accomplishing thelearning objectives that the curriculum and pedagogy is intended to support. The ultimateobjective of the PREP program is to prepare students for and motivate them toward highereducation particularly in STEM fields. The university setting is an ideal environment for theprogram. Exposure to college students, STEM faculty, campus laboratory and research

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University; Giada Biasetti, Iowa State University; Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4143: AN UNUSUAL PARTNERSHIP: TRANSPORTATION EN-GINEERING OUTREACH AND SPANISH TRANSLATION PROGRAMDr. Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University Rema Nilakanta is the Program Coordinator of the K-12 outreach e-zines Go! and Vamos! at the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. She has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Iowa State University and a master’s in German from Rice University, Houston, Texas. Nilakanta’s research interest lies in the study of technology in teaching and learning, especially in the area of designing online learning systems. She has worked extensively with faculty and teachers in STEM and non-STEM fields, students, and tech developers to research and

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn Hanna Laffey, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kimberly A Cook-Chennault, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

program.Post-surveys were collected online after the conclusion of the summer program. Sixteen teacherscompleted the pre-survey. All seventeen teachers completed the post-survey. Analysis of pre-and post-surveys evidenced change in teachers’ beliefs and attitudes towards engineering in theK-12 curriculum. The survey uses 4 point Likert scales with no neutral point that requireteachers to respond to items such as “I can define engineering” on a 4 point Likert scales where1=Strongly Agree, 2=Agree, 3=Disagree and 4=Strongly Disagree or indicate confidence in their“ability to integrate engineering into their curriculum” where 1=Not Confident, 2=Confident,3=Confident and 4=Very Confident.The first question on the pre- and post- survey asked teachers about

Conference Session

Using Applications and Projects in Teaching Mathematics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David I. Spang, Burlington County College; Kathleen Spang, Middlesex Boro High School

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Mathematics

the museum of science in Boston. On theMiddle School Level: “Building Math”5, a modular curriculum for grades 6-8 mathematicsstudies that integrates math concepts, algebraic reasoning, and engineering through anengineering design challenge in a realistic story context. Additionally, on the Middle Schoollevel: “A World in Motion”6, developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers Foundation,brings math and science principles to life in the context of an engineering design challenge formiddle school students through highly interactive and innovative learning experiences thatincorporate the laws of physics, motion, flight, and electronics. And on the High School level:“Engineering the Future”7, developed by the Museum of Science in Boston, is a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Tang, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; S. Keith Hargrove, Tennessee State University; John P. Henry

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3423: SUSTAINCITY A INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL REALITYGAME PROMOTING ENGINEERING DESIGN IN PRE-ENGINEERINGCURRICULUMDr. Ying Tang, Rowan University Ying Tang received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Northeastern University, P. R. China, in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and Ph.D. degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J., in 2001. She is currently an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rowan University. Her research interests include virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and modeling and scheduling of computer- integrated systems. Tang has led or participated in several research and education projects funded by National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Maria Veronica Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Juan Venegas

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Manufacturing

25.804.3 2 a. the API based on FDM 3000 b. The main menu of the RP simulator    c. The control panel of the virtual RP machine d. The simulator performs a calibration sequence Figure 1 (a-d): The API and the Rapid Prototyping (RP) simulator developed by University of Taxes at El Paso (UTEP)To date, there is no comprehensive education model fully integrating available Internettechnologies and virtual reality into classroom with an emphasis on the improvement of students’skills in problem solving and information seeking 9. Therefore, the authors propose to use adigital simulator based approach to explore the use of Internet for active learning and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3964: IMPROVING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING VIA REMOTEOPNET-BASED LAB SEQUENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE COMPUTERNETWORKING CURRICULUMDr. Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles Jianyu Dong is a professor in electrical and computer engineering at CSULA. Her area of expertise is video compression/communication, multimedia networks, QoS, etc. As the PI of the NSF CCLI Project entitled ”Enhancing undergraduate computer networking curriculum using remote project-based learn- ing,” she works closely with colleagues from computer science to redesign the network curriculum to integrate project-based and inquiry-based learning.Dr. Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles Huiping Guo is currently an

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

challenges existing for wireless sensor networks.Typical ones include the unreliable wireless communication systems, limited power availability,failure of nodes, large- scale deployment.Educational excellence requires exposing students to the current edge of research. To ensure thatstudent projects are along the same trajectory that the industry is moving, educators mustcontinually introduce emerging techniques, practices, and applications into the curriculum. Thefield of wireless sensor networks is growing quickly, and there is an increasing interest inproviding students with a foundation in the area. It is crucial that the emerging field of wirelesssensor networks be integrated into the computer science and engineering curriculums.Undergraduate

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Mark Owen Lords, Brigham Young University; Brian Charles Capt, Brigham Youmg University

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International

construction practices. These site visits were also an integral part ofaccomplishing the purposes of the international experience, by allowing the students to get a feelfor some of the challenges being faced in the world and gain a sense of how they can personallymake a difference.Participation in this capstone experience has already proven to be valuable to the students whowere involved. The students indicate that after having included the international technologyexchange on their resumes, job interviewers want to know about it and are very complimentaryfor having participated. Two of the students indicate that the job offers that they received upongraduating were greatly influenced by their participation. Thus far it appears that employers arealso

Conference Session

The Role of Engineering in Integrated STEM--uh STEAM--uh Education!

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4154: ENGINEERING IN A FICTIONAL WORLD: EARLY FIND-INGS FROM INTEGRATING ENGINEERING AND LITERACYMs. Mary McCormick, Tufts University Mary McCormick is a graduate student at Tufts University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in education, focusing on mathematics, science, technology, and engineering education. She received a B.S. from University of Massachusetts, Lowell, in civil engineering, and an M.S. from Tufts University in civil engineering. Her current research involves seeing the engineering thinking and doing in children.Dr. Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University Morgan Hynes is a Research Assistant Professor in the Tufts University Education Department and Ed- ucation Research Program Director for the

Conference Session

Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Allen Toth, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3554: CONTINUED ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION TECH-NOLOGY SOFTWARE INTEGRATION IN A CIVIL ENGINEERING PRO-GRAMMajor Jason Allen Toth, U.S. Military Academy Jason Toth is an Instructor in the Civil Engineering Department at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy; M.S. from University of Missouri, Rolla, MO and M.S. from Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. He is an active member of ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri. His research interests include engineering education, development of social responsibility in engineers through Learning Through Service opportunities, and developing world infrastructure assessment and design

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Ieta, Oswego State University College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

]. However, capstone experience isan outstanding opportunity in integrating knowledge and skills from different fields and can beused as an opportunity for a genuine undergraduate research experience [5]. Moreover, suchexperience is a major block in proving student performance for program accreditation purposes[6]. A large national survey of engineering programs (444 programs) showed that most programsoffer a one-semester long capstone course followed by two-semester capstone [7]. A similarremark is valid particularly for accredited engineering physics programs as well, while in morethan two thirds of non-accredited programs no capstone course is required [8]. The generalobjectives of the capstone experience usually aim at creating a stimulating

Conference Session

FPD IV: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-year Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M. Argrow, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel W. Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E. Canney, University of Colorado, Boulder; Suzana Brown, University of Colorado, Boulder; Adam J. Blanford, University of Colorado, Boulder; Corrina Ladakis Gibson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Eric Donnelly Kenney

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First-Year Programs

Daniel W. Knight is the Engineering Assessment Specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Pro- gram (ITLL) and the Broadening Opportunity through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center in CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from the Louisiana State University, and an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in counseling psychology, both from the University of Tennessee. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of reten- tion, program evaluation, and teamwork practices in engineering education. His current duties include assessment, evaluation, and research for the ITL Program’s and BOLD Center’s hands-on initiatives.Nathan E. Canney

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Design in Engineering Education

and design outputs.Design processes are the steps necessary to create design products. Design products are theitems created as a result of a design activity and include the resulting software, systems,materials, or objects. In a typical curriculum, the percent of material taught in each year willvary, as is shown in Figure 3. This, in general, represents the shift toward high Bloom level inlater courses. Page 25.501.3 Figure 1 Design Outcomes versus Educational Stage3Challenges of Assessing Design in an Exam SettingFor many aspects of engineering, the traditional exam setting is the perfect environment to assessstudent

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; William Stark, Macomb Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Automotive Technology and Electronic Engineering Technology, with emphasis on ElectricDrive Vehicles. The programs also include certificates with Electric Vehicle Technologycourses, an undergraduate concentration and a graduate certificate program in EVE, and tosimultaneously provide for general public and consumer education. This paper presents thedesign of the program curriculum, development of undergraduate and graduate courses and thelaboratories, implementation of the degree programs, and the outreach activities, including theSummer Academy on HEV for community college students, professional development shortcourses in Advanced Energy Storage for community college automotive instructors and K-12science and technology teachers, and a national

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

systematic engineering design process to conduct undergraduate engineering management capstone projects. Journal of Engineering Education, April, 193-197.4. Howe, S. & Wilbarger, J. (2006). 2005 national survey of engineering capstone design courses. Proceedings of the 2006 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.5. McKenzie, L.J., Trevisan, M.S., Davis, D.C., & Beyerlein, S.W. (2004). Capstone design courses and assessment: A national study. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.6. Noble, J.S. (1998). An approach for engineering curriculum integration in capstone design courses. International Journal of Engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

reading documents and gathering data.The second step, study of alternatives, is an important part of the systems engineering philosophythat is rooted in methods. Most books appear partial to decision analysis (Hazelrigg11) andprobabilistic tools, e.g., probability trees, (Sage and Armstrong22). At least one chapter in eachbook appears to be devoted to this topic. The third step revolves around integrating all systemcomponents and launching the system. The fourth step is testing the performance of the system.The fourth step relies on techniques from operations research, e.g., queuing theory for discrete-event stochastic systems and scoring methods and objective function formulation etc. The finalstep essential captures the principle of continuous

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-4531: BEST PRACTICES IN CREATING AND RUNNING RE-SEARCH EXPERIENCE PROGRAMSProf. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Mohamed Abdelrahman received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering and engineering physics from Cairo University, Egypt, in 1988 and 1992, respectively. He received an M.S. and a Ph.D. in measurement and control and nuclear engineering from Idaho State University in 1994 and 1996, re- spectively. He is currently the Associate Dean of Engineering at Texas A&M University, Kingsville. Abdelrahman’s research focus is industrial applications of sensing and control with major research fund- ing from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to globalization, the development of the student softskills is becoming an integral part of the curriculum in most universities. In most of our classesstudents are required to present a technical journal paper on topics related to the class subject andsubmit a written report. The student performance is graded based on several factors such as: theability to extract the key technical concept of the paper, the technical knowledge of the subjectmatter, proficiency and confidence in presenting, and the quality of the written report. Due to thehands-on nature of educational strategy, the laboratory component is an integral part of anycourse offered in the SoT, and the EM course is no exception. Every week, the course enrolledstudents have an

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Energy infrastructure will require a considerable expansion of thenation’s human capital, which will only be developed through intense collaboration amongmultiple players. However, the scale and intensity of current energy education efforts in theUnited States remain inadequate to produce the needed technological progress and human capital Page 25.73.2development[3]. This paper introduces the BGREEN (BuildinG a Regional Energy and EducationalNetwork) project. BGREEN is an integrated research and educational project supported byUSDA by a multi-million dollar grant. The project promotes collaboration among differentuniversities, colleges

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roobik Gharabagi, Saint Louis University; Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University; David E. Webb, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

the Capstone requirement, a culminating field experiencedesigned to immerse the student into a practitioner role inside and organization or group thatconnects to their respective discipline, area of interest, or career goals. A minimum of 30 credithours is required for the Saint Louis University’s Master of Sustainability. Continuousassessment is an integral part of the program to ensure its quality and continued updates.Introduction:In 2008 the International Commission on Education1 for Sustainable Development identified aneed in the marketplace for practitioners in sustainable development, with core competencies innatural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and management. Within higher education,sustainability related curriculum was

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Joseph J. Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Mary D. VanLeer, Perceptive-Systems; Garry Roedler, Lockheed Martin

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-5046: DEFINING THE CORE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (COR-BOK) FOR A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: AWORK IN PROGRESSDr. Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology Alice Squires is Manager of Systems Engineering at Aurora Flight Sciences and an adjunct systems engi- neering faculty for the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. She is one of many authors on the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (http://www.sebokwiki.org/) and the Graduate Curriculum for Systems Engineering (http://bkcase.org/grcse-05). She was previously a Senior Researcher for the Systems Engineering University Affiliated Research Center (SE UARC) and Online Technical Director for the School of

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven H. Billis, New York Institute of Technology; Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Ziqian Dong, New York Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

-experiment so students understand the need for flexibility and the ability to adaptto rapid, continuous or major changes. These materials are now beingincorporated into the curricula and are providing our undergraduate engineeringand technology students with the professional skills demanded of today’s “GlobalEngineer”Quanser Commitments • Quanser has provided NYIT with the specific pre-requisite skills needed by students participating in the pilot study. • Quanser has lent NYIT Quanser Turnkey Laboratories (QTLs) including hardware, software and curriculum for the duration of the pilot study. • Quanser’s engineers have worked with NYIT instructors to integrate the QTLs with NYIT’s existing equipment and licenses to ensure a

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Thermal and Chemical Systems and Sensors

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Corbet Johnson, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

in addition to inherent challenges related to working in the cleanroom and the diversified background needed to be covered before even starting this process. Theinvolvement of undergraduate students into the development of processing procedures allows thestudents to gain a deeper level of understanding and experience in focused areas of study. It also Page 25.1067.2allows the instructor to assess the experience and produce a frame of reference when attemptingto integrate the fabrication part into an undergraduate curriculum. A well-defined processingsequence is crucial for the successful, and reproducible, fabrication of small scale devices

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Diana Vasilica Pop; Danilo Garbi Zutin P.E., Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

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Computers in Education

. Aspart of a European Union funded SOCRATES project, different universities have developed aJoint European Master Program in Remote Engineering (MARE) which includes a course of“Rapid Prototyping of Digital Systems” in its curriculum, designed by the TechnicalUniversity Ilmenau, Germany. Implementing the laboratory part of this course as an OnlineLab turned out to be a good solution to obtain better learning outcomes. The overalldevelopment and evaluation of the online solution was realized at Carinthia University ofApplied Sciences, Villach Austria.IntroductionActive learning or working by means of online laboratories is especially valuable for distanceworking or education. Users in the workplace can access remote laboratories without havingto

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, University of South Florida; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Old Dominion University and Quality Measures, LLC; Duc T. Nguyen, Old Dominion University; Melinda R. Hess; James A. Eison, University of South Florida; Ram Pendyala, Arizona State University; Glen H. Besterfield, University of South Florida; Corina M. Owens, Battelle Memorial Institute

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Computers in Education

curriculums,Microsoft Office6 had made keen advances in word processing and presentation software, andthe Acrobat Reader7 made reading documents accessible free-of-charge and on multipleplatforms. All these advances were incorporated in the revised proposal. Again, the proposalwas rejected but mainly for the lack of an assessment expert from the education field.In April 2001, MIT announced 8 its open courseware initiative9 where they would publish onlinecourse materials such as course syllabus, lecture notes, digital audiovisual lectures, assignmentsand examinations. In 2002, they published their first set of 50 courses. More than 2,000 courseshave since been published. Combined with the acceptance of such ideas of open courseware andteaming with the

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Wende Garrison, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

 describes  the  initial  stages  of  a  longitudinal  project  to  design,  implement,  and  assess  an  ePortfolio  curriculum  that  supports  graduate  engineering  students  in  developing  professional  identities  both  as  educators  and  as  engineers.  It  is  part  of  an  NSF-­‐funded  research  study  that  addresses  the  major  task,  articulated  in  Jamieson  &  Lohmann’s  2009  report  Creating  a  Culture  for  Scholarly  and  Systematic  Innovation  in  Engineering  Education1,  of  institutionally  prioritizing  connections  between  engineering  education  research  and  practice.  The  purpose  of  this  project  is  to  use  electronic  portfolios  (ePortfolios)  to  help  engineering  graduate  students  achieve  the

Conference Session

Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Feser, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science & Technology Policy ; Maura J. Borrego, National Science Foundation; Russ Pimmel, University of Alabama; Connie Kubo DUPE Della-Piana, National Science Foundation

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Educational Research and Methods

TUES program solicitation explicitlysupports such aims.The purpose of this analysis is to study NSF’s Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM(TUES) program to understand the engineering education community’s views on transformationand change. TUES and its predecessor, Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement(CCLI), have been an influential and substantial source of funding for U.S. undergraduate STEMeducation change since 199015. For example, CCLI’s emphasis on project evaluation, coupledwith outcomes-based assessment driven by ABET’s EC2000 criteria, is a strong example of howpolicy can influence practice in engineering higher education. This paper also informsprospective PIs of program expectations, provides baseline data for

Conference Session

Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Mark H. Somerville, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; David E. Goldberg, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kerri Ann Green, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3730: CREATING LOW-COST INTRINSIC MOTIVATION COURSECONVERSIONS IN A LARGE REQUIRED ENGINEERING COURSEDr. Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Geoffrey L. Herman earned his Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Illi- nois, Urbana-Champaign as a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow. He is currently a Postdoctoral rRsearcher for the Illinois Foundry for Engineering Education. His research interests include conceptual change and development in engineering students, promoting intrinsic motivation in the classroom, blended learning (integrating online teaching tools into the classroom), and intelligent tutoring systems. He is a recipient of the 2011 American Society for