Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Biomedical

, and(c) cultural disparities between engineering departments regarding reasonable levels ofassignment difficulty and commensurate time investments. A ‘traditional’ homework, project,and test approach is therefore awkward in this course, which has recently taken on more of aseminar format with higher-level discussions that come with a risk of more superficialassignments and follow-on assessments. For example, electronic instrumentation topics thatwould previously have been addressed at the circuit level must now be taught at the level of ablock diagram so as to engage all of the students. Additionally, team teaching is a temptation, asis a reliance on third-party videos created by experts in the various subject areas. In aggregate,these

Conference Session

Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

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International

projectswhich are globally distributed. So, an engineer has to be equipped to compete with engineeringgraduates from different universities of the world. The IUB (International University of Bangladesh) is committed to producing graduates ofinternational standard who will be equipped to provide new leadership to the national economythrough skilled employment, entrepreunuriship and/or applied research. The curriculum of IUB Page 25.535.5has been carefully designed to provide students with communication skills, socio-culturalbackground, applied skills or project based experience and an area of sub specialization. Duringthe first year, the students take

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caridad Cruz, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Lourdes Gazca, American University in Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

workshops generated inthe majority of teachers great interest and enthusiasm we can’t forget a series of problems thatteachers face in their workplaces that impact their teaching practices. Mexican teachers reportedthe existence of contexts with little support, lack of appropriate infrastructure and readilyavailable for the transformation of classroom instruction, as well as social support from peers orqualified counselors and mentors11.AcknowledgmentsWe acknowledge financial support for the seminar from Calizas Industriales del Carmen. TheDepartment of Public Education (SEP) through the Federal Administration of Mexico City’sEducational Services (AFSEDF) and the National Council for Science and Technology(CONACyT) of Mexico funded the project

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Allison Michelle Robinson; Nur Özge Özaltin, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Angela M. Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Projections & Forecasts .002 Risk Analysis .002 Fixed Costs vs. Variable Costs .000 Overhead .000 Venture Launch/Funding .0050 Venture Capital .003 Due Diligence .001 Overhead .000 Reporting .0050 Equity

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clark D. Shaver P.E., Pittsburg State University; James A. Lookadoo P.E., Pittsburg State University

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Engineering Technology

take a set of comprehensive assessment exams. The content of the exams coverthe student outcomes for each of the core courses. The exam is set up as a one credit- hourrequired course. After the completion of the core exam course, students then take a selection ofrequired upper-division courses within the EET program. Students also can select aspecialization which includes, Aerospace Electronics, Control Systems, Embedded Systems,Communication Electronics, or a customized emphasis. During the senior year, students arerequired to take a two-semester capstone design course sequence. The first semester consists ofproposing, and designing a ‘senior project’. The second semester has the students build aprototype of that project.A major point of

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Burkhardt Ph.D., U.S. Naval Academy

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Mechanics

in statics is a strong predictor of success in follow-onengineering courses and retention in the engineering majors. As a student’s introduction to therigors of engineering problem solving, statics creates a number of well-documented difficultiesfor many studentsv (Goldfinch, T., A. Carew, T. McCarthy, (2008)). A variety of strategies and interventions to improve retention of at-risk students andstudents in at-risk classes have been studied with active learning, project based learning, peerteaching and tutoring among them. Many of the techniques considered, however, have beendocumented in the literature as having mixed results. Most notable are conflicting studies thatindicate that traditional tutoring, problem solving sessions and

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech; Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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International

being tired after the trip and beginning summer jobs andactivities limited their response and reflection on the post-writing.Conclusion Overall, the findings point to some success in facilitating development of skills needed ina global engineering context and encouraging participants to undertake further internationalexperiences. While this assessment does not account for possible predispositions these studentsmay already have held before participating, this information can be used by other institutions toassess global engineering proficiency initiatives. Using direct methods of assessment and havingstudents share their experience was a useful tool for the team involved in this project. Thedetailed responses and specific examples

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Steffen, Iowa State University; Joseph Zambreno, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

discussion of planned future work.II. Related ApplicationsMindstorms4 are a LEGO-based construction kit that allows for students to build and programsimple robots. LEGO Mindstorms is targeted for kids aged ten years and older, and supportsmultiple programming languages from conventional text-based to graphical flow charts. A widerange of motors and sensors are available, allowing for a large variety of projects and codingchallenges.Alice 3D1 is a programming environment that allows students to create 3D applications. Studentscan use Alice 3D to tell stories, create games and produce movies. Programming in Alice 3D usesa graphical interface, where students drag-and-drop instructions, objects and actions into theirapplication scene. By using a

Conference Session

Improving the Pedagogy of Laboratory Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sujatha J., Mission10X, Wipro Technologies; Rajshri Jobanputra

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, India, and takes active role in conducting workshops, designing course contents as well as various other Mission10X projects in addition to several research activities in various aspects of engineering education. As a technical faculty of Mission10X, she is a certified master trainer for the various training modules of Mission10X for engineering college faculty in INDIA. In addition, she is qualified with the ”Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers and Trainers (CICTT),” Cambridge University, U.K.Dr. Rajshri Jobanputra Rajshri Jobanputra brings with her more than 15 years of experience of teaching, training, and research. Academically qualified with a Ph.D. in philosophy, from Indian Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Vincent Wilding P.E., Brigham Young University; James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University; Paul Richards P.E., Brigham Young University; Steven L. Shumway, Brigham Young University; Brian D Jensen, Brigham Young University

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New Engineering Educators

. Page 25.644.5Table 1. Excellence in Teaching and Learning Survey Results Topic: Student Motivation Rating (0-5): 3.9 Implementation/Impact Feedback It has raised my awareness of different motivations students have. I have specifically tailored my approach in class to try to ensure I hit as many motivations as possible to try to reach as many students as possible Students behave more as professionals and expect more of themselves Shown 'Drive' video and discussed motivation in class I added a creativity project (in which I gave full credit for completion, 'taking compensation off the task') to one of my courses Topic: Center for

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida

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Graduate Studies

situation where those expectations are not met have colored my view on trying to make things in the classroom more transparent: like what’s the motivation, or the learning objective, or why things are setup in the way they are. (Lee)For these future educators, making explicit the learning objectives of their classes as well as thefuture use of what is being learned are important strategies to motivate students and part of theirteaching responsibilities.As previously mentioned, participants were also concerned about the negative impact boring oroverly complex courses may have on students. Several participants described the use ofinteresting examples or projects to draw in student interest. I use real case studies. I use - I

Conference Session

Integration of Research and Education in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aharon Gero, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology; Wishah Zoabi, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology; Nissim Sabag, Ort Braude College of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

outstanding member of the academic staff (2004-2010), and is Program Manager of interdisciplinary programs (more than $20 million), ELBIT computers, Israel (1983-1989). His academic activity comprises EEE as well as technology education, particularly project-based learning. Recent Publications: ”Methodology of Change Assimilation in Tech- nology Education Case Study,” (with Dupelt) IEEE Transactions on Education, accepted for publication 2011. ”Engineering Thinking: The Experts’ Perspective,” (with Waks, Trotskovsky, & Hazan) Interna- tional Journal of Engineering Education. (2011). His academic education includes a B.Sc.E.E (1982), Second B.Sc. (1995), M.Sc. (1998), and Ph.D. (2002) in technology and science education

Conference Session

New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4060: IDENTIFICATION WITH ACADEMICS AND MULTIPLEIDENTITIES: COMBINING THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS TO BET-TER UNDERSTAND THE EXPERIENCES OF MINORITY ENGINEER-ING STUDENTSMs. Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech Kelly earned her bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering from Purdue University in 2007. She earned her master’s of Science in materials science and engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Cross is currently in the second year of the engineering education Ph.D. program at Virginia Tech and is currently involved with multiple educational research projects with faculty at Virginia Tech.Dr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint

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Minorities in Engineering

confidence in recognition memory. NeuroImage, 29,1150-1160.[3] Rowe, H., (1988). Metacognitive skills: Promises and problems, Australian Journal of Reading, 11(4), 227-237.[4] Redding, R. E. (1990). Metacognitive instruction: Trainers teaching thinking skills, Performance ImprovementQuarterly, 3(1), 27-41.[5] Hartman, H.H., Sternberg, R.J., (1993). A broad BACEIS for improving thinking. Instructional Science 21,401-425.[6] Schraw, G., (1998). Promoting general metacognitive awareness. Instructional Science. 26, 113-125.[7] Wang, M.C.,Haertel, G.D.,Walberg, H.J., (1993). What helps students learn? Educational Learning 51(4), 74-79.[8] Lawanto, O., (2010). Students’ metacognition during an engineering design project. Performance ImprovementQuarterly

Conference Session

Contextual Competencies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Knight, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

. Advancing research in this area is consistent with an increased emphasison preparing students for professional practice5. Stakeholders’ varying definitions of keyabilities makes it more difficult to assess professional skills6 relative to technical outcomes, suchas ability to apply theories or formulae7-9. Conducting multi-institution studies on theseoutcomes has been a challenge because professional skill assessments have relied on a variety ofmeasures, including feedback from multiple sources such as faculty, peers, and self-reflections10,peer evaluations11, project rubrics12, and portfolio analyses13-17.Lattuca, Terenzini and Volkwein18 assessed outcomes across multiple institutions in anevaluation of the impact of new ABET accreditation

Conference Session

Design Cognition III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Wright, North Carolina State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4544: INOCULATING NOVICE SOFTWARE DESIGNERS WITHEXPERT DESIGN STRATEGIESDavid R. Wright, North Carolina State University David Wright earned his Ph.D. in computer science from North Carolina State University. He is currently a Research Associate in the Computer Science Department, overseeing the day-to-day operations of four different research projects. Wright has taught a variety of undergraduate courses at NCSU and other local institutions. His research interests include software design and engineering education, focusing on ways to help students think more like engineering professionals than students, as well as developing teaching and learning tools and strategies that help keep students interested in

Conference Session

Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

allow for the synthesis and evaluation of amechanical system, as defined by Bloom’s Taxonomy4. To facilitate these higher level aspectsof the learning process, these kits provides the necessary mechanical parts in which a student hasthe capability to design and construct a mechanical system to perform a task or solve a problem.Advanced engineering courses such as ENGR 4100 – Machine Design could utilize the Page 25.790.7flexibility of the kits to accommodate individualized design projects. The VEX RoboticsDevelopment System also provides pre-drawn SolidWorks VEX parts that would allow for theCAD design of a mechanical system, such as the

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University; Karen Nielson, Utah State University; Stephanie M. Kawamura, InTech Collegiate High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

., 2007, “Investigating Primary and Secondary Students’ Learning of Physics Concepts in Taiwan,” International Journal of Science Education 29(4), pp. 465-482.[5] Tims, H., Corbett, K. S., Turner III, G. E., and Hall, D. E., 2011, “Technology Enabled Projects for High School Physics,” Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, Canada.[6] Cowan, F. S., Usselman, M., Llewellyn, D., and Gravitt, A., 2003, Utilizing Constraint Graphs in High School Physics,” Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Nashville, TN.[7] Perrin, M., 2005, “5-Minute Demonstrations to Enhance the Conceptual Understanding of Engineering Lectures,” Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Jian-ao Lian, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

students can learn and practice their math concepts any timeanywhere with their laptop PC. Vizard—a popular virtual reality programming environment—ischosen to design the course teaching modules to make the math learning full of fun.In this project, faculty members developed new interactive teaching and learning modules andintroduced them into the corresponding college math classes. Preliminary results on STEMstudents’ opinion were obtained and obstacles were discussed. Based on feedbacks of ourpreliminary exploit, we will further improve our current teaching and learning modules anddevelop more modules to enhance STEM students’ math learning.1. IntroductionNowadays, with the advancement of computer technology, the number of jobs requiring mathand

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

flying modelaircraft are used to demonstrate the flight of principles. Students get to fly radio controlled modelaircraft on a flight simulator. They are also introduced to the modeling and styling of aircraftusing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Students are given projects to work on for theentire week – so they stay engaged and learning continues when they return home every night.Other activities include trips to the campus simulation lab, RC aircraft flight demonstration,rocket design-build-fly competitions, paper and balsa plane endurance and range flightcompetitions, and student presentations. Page 25.838.42. Hands on

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University and Harpeth Hall School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

members present developed fourteen topics for discussion and ultimatelyselected the five bolded topics priorities for the Center. • How do we support K-5 teachers in teaching STEM? • How do the college institutions that retain STEM majors do it? How do we transition from secondary to university effectively? • What do we know? What do we need to know to keep women in STEM? Create a literature survey and summary and disseminate it broadly. Identify holes in the literature for future projects and grants. • Are we pushing girls too far too fast in upper school science curriculum? • How do we reinforce with girls that they can be successful in their STEM careers? How do we

Conference Session

Innovative Uses of Technology and Techniques for Laboratory Exercises

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirstie A. Plantenberg, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

“Final Experiment” is to give the students a chance to plan, design,conduct and analyze an experiment of their own using appropriate DOE techniques. The contextof the experiment is limited only by the student’s imagination. They may conduct experimentsdirectly connected to their research, a project that they are involved in at work, or they couldconduct a “household” experiment. Students use the knowledge that they have gained byrunning the previous in-class experiments to plan their own experiment. The “Final Experiment”gives them a real taste of everything that goes into planning and conducting an experiment on Page 25.905.6their

Conference Session

New Ideas for the ChemE Core

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4671: MAKING THEIR BRAINS HURT: QUICK AND EFFEC-TIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THERMODYNAMICSDr. Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell UniversityDr. Michael J. Prince, Bucknell UniversityDr. Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University Katharyn Nottis is an Educational Psychologist whose research has focused on meaningful learning in science and engineering education, approached from the perspective of human constructivism. She has authored several publications and given numerous presentations on the generation of analogies, miscon- ceptions, and facilitating learning in science and engineering. She has been involved in collaborative research projects focused on conceptual learning in chemistry, seismology, and chemical engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Materials Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qu Jin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Materials

experiment and instrument design. He has been involved with various research projects sponsored by NSF, NASA, and AFOSR, ranging from education-related issues to traditional research topics in the areas of elevated temperature constitutive modeling of monolithic super alloys and environmental effects on titanium based metal matrix composites. His current research inter- ests include epistemologies, assessment, and modeling of student learning, student success, student team effectiveness, and global competencies; experimental mechanics; and piezospectroscopic techniques. Page 25.921.1 c

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Yaroslav Koshka, Mississippi State University; Oliver J. Myers, Mississippi State University; Giselle Thibaudeau, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Nanomechanics: Modeling 7 Nanomechanics: Science Fiction vs. Science Fact 8 Seeing at the Nanoscale and Nanoscience in Biology 9 Seeing at the Nanoscale and Nanoscience in Biology 10 Geosciences and NanoBacteria 11 Nanoelectronics: Nanowire Fabrication 12 Nanoelectronics 13 Nanoelectronics 14 Health Effects, EthicsIn the chemical engineering lectures, presented by author Hill, the effect of size on the color ofCdSe nanoparticles was presented. To explain the concept, publically available slides from anNSF funded project were used4, and a video was shown of the particles being grown5.Applications of colloidal gold included melamine detection in milk6, 7 and printing electronicdevices8, 9. Fundamental concepts

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

material panels, and tires. She has also worked on numer- ous projects to create advanced engineering design and learning environments which include multimodal user interfaces for space systems. As Vice President of Information Technology, Peters Peters directs the development of advanced virtual reality applications, including scientific visualization applications and web-based multimedia education/training applications.Prof. Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College Riham Mahfouz is the Department Head of the Chemistry Department at the Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC), where she teaches and serves as course coordinator for the following courses: prepara- tory chemistry, organic chemistry, and online

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph M. Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Cody Mathew LeMay, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Students willbuild projects under the supervision of the professor, and they can be demonstrated in real time.In some instances, an interface may be required such that the student’s constructing circuits, forexample, could be assembled and connected to a virtual oscilloscope inside the laptop. Theinstructor could verify the readings by toggling to the student’s desktop view and commenting onthe circuit’s construction.4.0 ConclusionWhen engaged in a pedagogical discussion regarding online education, one of the most commonquestions asked is that of integrity. How do we know if the student completing the assignmentsor taking the exam is actually the student enrolled in course? One of the inherent benefits of oursolution is professors can see the

Conference Session

Best of the NEE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

learn best when they recognize the importance and the applicability of thematerial8,9. Oftentimes the context of the detail within a larger problem statement can helpestablish relevance. Obviously real-world projects and case studies are also desirable. Theinstructor’s contagious enthusiasm for the subject matter is another desirable trait.When the content is actually delivered, it must be organized. It is not reasonable for theinstructor to expect the student to stay organized and receive the information in proper context ifthe course material is delivered haphazardly. The instructor should strive for clear, conciselecture notes and handouts. Any figures or problem statements to be used in class should beavailable to the student in a manner

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; James R. Mihelcic, University of South Florida; Julie Beth Zimmerman, Yale University; Simona Platukyte, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

respondents, 80% were teaching coursesrelated to sustainability. Among the courses being taught in sustainable engineering,approximately 50% focus on evaluation tools such as Life Cycle Assessment. About 25%integrate sustainability concepts into traditional engineering courses in order to broaden thestudents’ skill set and awareness. Only 15% are cross-disciplinary courses taught in conjunctionwith other departments that address economic, political, and social aspects of sustainableengineering. It was also reported that 70% of survey respondents have some research activityrelated to sustainability in engineering. Additionally, about a quarter of a billion dollars wasidentified in funding for sustainability-related projects in the United States with

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald L. Carr, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Page 25.299.7solves problems, and designs technology using science and mathematics 4. Standards from theNational Research Council and the International Society for Technology in Education call forexperiences such as are provided through this project to build technology understanding and toincrease design understanding 4. Furthermore, the need for curriculum design and teacherpreparation in pre-college engineering are at a premium as engineering gains its place in statestandards, probable national core science standards and in national testing.20To encourage acceptance of engineering into curriculum design and classroom practices,programs such as this engineering teacher professional development need to have empirical datafrom assessments to