Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jia-Ling Lin, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Manuela Romero, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jennifer Binzley, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Eman A. Zaki, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Engineering Physics & Physics

survey results to explore the impact of factors such as learning goals,study habits and skills, and learning readiness on student outcomes. Survey participantsresponded to questions from the Maryland Physics Expectations Survey (MPEX), and a mixtureof quantitative and qualitative research methods was applied for data collection. Conclusionsdraw on data analyses using an alternative taxonomy model in the cognitive domain. This study'sfindings reinforce our view that metacognition (knowledge of cognition) and knowledgeconstruction play an important role in learning. These findings also deepen our understanding ofwhy some engineering students struggle in physics classes and shed light on how to assiststudents in these courses.I

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Laboratory Development in ECE I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Tawfik, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Elio Sancristobal, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Sergio Martin, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Rosario Gil, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Alberto Pesquera Martín, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Tovar Edmundo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Martin Llamas-Nistal, University of Vigo; Gabriel Diaz Orueta, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Juan Peire; Manuel Castro, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED)

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Electrical and Computer

Engineeringand Technology (ABET) and to foster, as well, the globalization of engineering education bypointing out the remarkable achievement in the remote experimentation field.BackgroundThe current ABET engineering criteria (2012 – 2013) has emphasized the role of laboratorypractices in engineering education, stating that all engineering programs must demonstratethat:. Page 25.326.4  Their graduates have ability to:  1)  design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. 2) use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.  Their graduates must provide a bridge between

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raymundo Arroyave, Texas A&M University; Miladin Radovic, Texas A&M University; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

effectiveness of the redesign.2 Pedagogical BackgroundMany faculty members in many different engineering and science disciplines have appliedresearch-based instructional strategies and studied their influences. So, the redesign that isdescribed in the paper has been in the context of many studies that suggest positive influences onstudent learning and attitudes. The purpose of this section is to provide a context for the redesignwithin a spectrum of prior research on teaching engineering and engineering courses, particularlyin the first two years of engineering curricula.2.1 The Impact of Active Learning PedagogiesMany studies have suggested that learning can be enhanced when instructors incorporate student-centered, interactive approaches 11, 13

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa; Corey Evan Eichelberger; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

technology program accredited by ABET-TAC. The EET program teaches the fundamental elements of circuits, conventional andrenewable electrical power, analog/digital electronics, microcomputers, telecommunications,instrumentation and data acquisition, control systems, and networking principles. The programbegins with a base of introductory classes in math, physics, statistics, and computerprogramming and continues on into practical applications of the EET in industrial settings. AnEET junior student, also a co-author of this paper worked as a summer undergraduate researchstudent involving a number of applied research projects and summer STEM events from May 15through July 31, 2011. The student’s initial role was designing and building a testbed for

Conference Session

Stakeholder Perspectives on Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Bull, Brown University School of Engineering; Maureen Kay Sigler, Brown University; Michael Lye, Rhode Island School of Design

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Community Engagement Division

school and at DC Prep, a high-performing urban public charter school. After completing her graduate work at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, Kay Sigler be- came involved in teacher support and training, working as a mentor teacher to new and veteran educators and developing a Resident Teacher program at DC Prep, and through the New Teacher Project and Mercy College in New York City, where she helped develop a residency-based master’s in education program for New York City Teaching Fellows. Kay Sigler’s work at Brown has focused on preparing secondary history/social studies teachers for urban classrooms. Kay Sigler currently works with schools to evaluate the way in which they are implementing best

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Dunia Tania Periverzov, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Environmental Engineering

. Accordingly, the proposed senior projects shouldinclude elements of both credible analysis and experimental proofing as discussed in ABETscriteria5. The senior design project can serve as an excellent culminating experience in theprogram of study when it focuses on research and design projects that have practical value toconsumers or to industry. For the ET program at our university, the senior design course is ayear-long educational journey (three quarters) that takes an idea generated by a student or anindustrial sponsor and culminates in a product or project. This course is an excellent capstoneexperience, which requires both teamwork and individual skills in solving a modern industrialproblem6-10. Senior design projects seminars in fall and

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Design Across Disciplines

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas at Arlington; Victoria C. P. Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Brian H. Dennis, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, University of Texas, Arlington; Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Benjamin Afotey, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. His research interest include emissions measurement,air quality modeling, emissions modeling, air pollution control technologies, and estimating landfill gas for energy needs. Page 25.955.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Multi-Disciplinary Sustainable Senior Design Project: Design of a Campus Biodiesel RefineryAbstractEngineering Sustainable Engineers, a program sponsored by National Science Foundation, wasdesigned to improve undergraduate student knowledge of and competency in

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Integrating Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Sean Michael Schmidt, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

0.50 Class in Lecture Hall 4.08% 4.08% 32.65% 40.82% 18.37% 0.68 0.33 0.50Each Index value was calculated by summing the product of the survey results and thepercentage of respondents’ answers to each question, indicating a general level of value for eachresource categorized by letter grade. It is interesting to note that most students find the Lessons,Examples and Practice to be the most valuable resources in the course. Also, the studentsearning D/F grades seem to find relatively little value in any of the many course resources.Measured EffectivenessLearning outcomes were assessed to determine the impact of the hybrid/buffet model on studentlearning. As

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New Trends in ECE Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; JillL L. Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

. Page 25.89.2A primary goal of this research is to develop a model for widespread use of portable laboratoriesthroughout the curriculum as a way of enhancing lecture-based courses. This approach has thepotential to have extensive impact on student learning and mitigate the challenges and resistancefaced by other engineering education reforms. The limited development required forincorporating hands-on experimental platforms for engineering students to use in the classroomor to take home shows promise towards reaching a realistic modification of lecture-onlyengineering courses6-11. The Finite State Machine Module described in this paper is one of the modules developed aspart of a project funded by the NSF CCLI program to develop labs

Conference Session

Before and After: Matriculants and Alumni

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene B. Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

population of 3715 (the number of College of Engineering graduates for 2005-2007),in terms of GPA. The results indicate a significant difference, with one-sample t(796)=2.911,p<0.05. However, the mean difference is very small (3.14 for population, 3.20 for total sample),and statistical significance was likely impacted by the large sample size. One-sample t-testswere also used to determine if each of the groups was significantly different to the wholepopulation, in terms of GPA. The GPA for Group A was significantly different from that of thepopulation, but the GPAs for groups B and C were not. An analysis of variance (ANOVA)indicated that there were no statistically significant differences (F(2,735)=2.023, p=0.133)among the GPAs for groups A, B

Conference Session

Integrating Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison M. Knight, Mayo Clinic; Gillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Paul J. Componation, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

impact ofother technologies, such as clickers and financial calculators, can be combined to provide a moreeffective educational experience to prepare students to become practicing engineers. Thepreliminary results using logistic regression found that the probability of a student earning anExam #1 score of 80% or higher was negatively affected by transfer student status and positivelyaffected by recitation attendance and the first attempt score for the fourth homework assignment.IntroductionAs engineering education continues to evolve and instructors strive to integrate technology in theclassroom, research must be done to understand the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of thetechnology. In many higher education institutions around the country

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology

student o Presentation by an EET alumni working in industry for more than five years o Field trip to a modern electronics design, manufacturing, and testing company o Industry co-op experience and in-house research opportunities  Problem-solving skill development o Engineering problem solving using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry o Single-variable optimization problems without using calculus concepts o Electrical circuit analysis: series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits o Applying position, velocity, and acceleration concepts to solve one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion problems including the effect of gravitational acceleration

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Capstone Design Projects and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; John K. Gershenson, Michigan Technological University; Amilcar Alejandro Rincon-Charris, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon; Carlos A. Alvarado, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Jose A. Rojas, Universidad del Turabo

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

structured design process for systemsengineering projects. In the second, they developed syllabi for their new courses by selectingfrom a menu of modular content to construct courses appropriate for their respective universities.In the third workshop, faculty received training on assessment best practices and agreed on acommon assessment process. The new courses were implemented in three programs in the 2010-11 academic year and implemented in additional programs in the 2011-12 academic year. Thepaper describes the lessons learned in adapting and implementing the systems engineering-basedmulti-disciplinary capstone design courses as well as assessment results for the first year ofimplementation.IntroductionAs engineering teams undertake more high

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University; John Komlos, Villanova University; Alfred Andrew Fry

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Civil Engineering

databases and are often unaware of the resources that theiruniversities afford them1. In addition, many students are overwhelmed by the prospect ofsearching for information and are reluctant to seek help1. The electronic age has madeinformation literacy a necessity for students and graduates because being information literatemeans that you have learned how to learn2.The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)3 defines an information literateperson as someone who can: Determine the extent of information needed Access the needed information effectively and efficiently Evaluate information and its sources critically Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base Use information effectively to

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward James Christie; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard T. Buckley Ph.D., U.S. Air Force Academy; Devin A. Menefee, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kyle Kenneth Ziegler; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3698: PROTOTYPING STRATEGIES: LITERATURE REVIEWAND IDENTIFICATION OF CRITICAL VARIABLESMr. Edward James ChristieDr. Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy Dan Jensen is a professor of engineering mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy where he has been since 1997. He received his B.S. (mechanical engineering), M.S. (applied mechanics), and Ph.D. (aerospace engineering science) from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has worked for Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, NASA, University of the Pacific, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and MSC Software Corp. His research includes design of micro air vehicles, development of innovative design methodolo- gies, and enhancement of engineering education. Jensen

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Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-3782: COMPETITIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER-ING CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS: STUDENT PREFERENCES ANDLEARNING OUTCOMESDr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU). She was attracted into environ- mental engineering as a high school student participating in a summer research program at Iowa State University. While at CU, she has mentored more than 30 undergraduate student research projects. Page 25.336.1

Conference Session

FPD III: Innovation in Design in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Tara Lynn Sulewski, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-2991: DESIGN OF A ZERO ENERGY HOME AS A FIRST-YEARDESIGN PROJECTProf. Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Andrew (Andy) S. Lau is Associate Professor of engineering and Coordinator of first-year seminars for the Penn State College of Engineering. Lau is a 1977 graduate of Penn State with a B.S.M.E. and was a Research Fellow and 1983 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with an M.S.M.E. He has worked since 1977 as an engineer in the areas of solar energy applications in buildings, simulation of building energy use, and general consulting in the energy field. Most recently, his work has involved green buildings, engineering ethics, and sustainable design. He is a licensed

Conference Session

Engineering Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Science Teaching (42 (2), 185-217. 3. Fishman, B., R. Marx, S. Best and R Tal, (2002). A Design Approach to Professional Development: Linking Teacher and Student Learning in Systemic Reform, Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. 4. Garet, M.S., A.C. Porter, L. Desimone, B.F. Birman, and K.S. Yoon, (2001). What Makes Professional Development Effective? Results from a National Sample of Teachers, American Educational Research Journal, 38, 915-945. 5. Loucks-Horsley, S., N. Love, K.E. Stiles, S. Mundry and P. Hewson, (2003). Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics, 2nd Edition, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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International

innovative management, learning, teaching and assessment best practices associated with the delivery of the project’s strategic goals at the module (course), program and organization level.Research Design Using a mixed methods model for program evaluation provided a robust technique toassess the quality of program improvement and effectiveness. It provides for integration of bothqualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate the degree to which a program meets itsestablished goals and objectives. One can define mixed methods research as “the class ofresearch where the researcher mixes or combines quantitative and qualitative researchtechniques, methods, approaches, concept or language into a single study” (Johnson &Onwuegbuzie

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

a practicing systemsengineer, Lisa Guerra, to UT Austin to assess the possibility of introducing SystemsEngineering(SE) into both graduate and undergraduate engineering curricula. The NASAengineer developed learning modules for a three semester-credit-hour introduction to systemsengineering course. A significant number of the modules were included in the fall 2007capstone spacecraft-mission design course. The results were less than optimal. The addition ofthe SE modules to the design requirements overloaded the students. The resulting designs werebetter structured from a SE point of view, but most were technically less mature than before.The decision was made to offer the three semester-credit-hour SE course as an elective in spring2008 and

Conference Session

Faculty Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kirsten S Hochstedt, Pennsylvania State University, University Park ; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

response process validity of tests and instruments.Ms. Kirsten Susan Hochstedt, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Kirsten Hochstedt is a Graduate Assistant at the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education. She received her M.S. in educational psychology, with an emphasis in educational and psy- chological measurement, at Penn State and is currently a doctoral candidate in the same program. The primary focus of her research concerns assessing the response structure of test scores using item response theory methodology.Prof. Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Conference Session

Improving IE Course Content

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yi-Ching Liao, University of Texas, San Antonio; Glenn Kuriger, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Yi-Ching Liao, University of Texas, San Antonio Yi-Ching Liao is a master’s student in advanced manufacturing and enterprise engineering at the Univer- sity of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA). She is also a Graduate Research Assistant at the Sustainable Manufac- turing System Laboratory at UTSA. She received her B.S. in system and naval mechatronic wngineering from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan. Her research interests include lean systems design and implementation, simulation and gaming, and engineering education.Dr. Glenn Kuriger, University of Texas, San Antonio Glenn Kuriger is a Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Sys- tems (CAMLS) and the Department of

Conference Session

Assessments, Assessments, and Assessments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2012-3178: ON THE COMPETENCIES OF ENGINEERING EDUCA-TORS IN THE ARAB GULF REGION: RELEVANT THOUGHTS, CUR-RENT PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGESDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili has been in the academic arena for more than 37 years. He has held academic positions at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Penn. (1966-1969), at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (1969-1987), and at the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar (87-00). Akili’s major field is geotechnical engineering and materials. His research work and experience include characterization of arid and semi arid soils, piled foundations, pavement design and materials, and concrete durability. His interests also include

Conference Session

Best of the NEE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M. Wade, U.S. Military Academy; Robert J. Rabb, U.S. Military Academy; R. Clayton McVay, U.S. Military Academy; Peter Hanlon, U.S. Military Academy

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New Engineering Educators

Course Compared to Two Previous SemestersWhen this information is compared to the time data survey in Figure 4, this seems to indicate thatthe current semester students learned to study more efficiently. The current semester studentsspent less time preparing for each class and yet they either improved or had no statistical changefor their grade on three of the four exams. This answers the second research question that theirstudying efficiency did improve as a result of their self-assessment.Test grades are the best surrogate of student learning but overall performance in a class does notindicate whether or not individual students learned the material better throughout the semester.Moreover, the above

Conference Session

Tablets Large and Small

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso ; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4709: ANALYSIS OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IMPACT ON STEM-BASED COURSES, SPECIFICALLY INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEER-ING IN THE ERA OF THE IPADMr. Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso Oscar Perez received his B.S. and master’s in electrical engineering from the University of Texas, El Paso, with a special focus on data communications. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering. Perez has been teaching the Basic Engineering (BE) BE 1301 course for more than five years. He led the design for the development of the new BE course (now UNIV 1301) for en- gineering at UTEP: Engineering, Science, and University Colleges. He developed more than five new courses, including UTEP technology

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Petronella A. James, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke O. Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer

elective courses. 2) Some type of certification process is essential for maintaining a consistent standard of quality. 3) It is optimistic to have faculty build and teach courses, especially when adjunct instructors are involved on a part time basis. It is a good practice then to pair seasoned faculty with adjuncts or junior faculty, if this approach is used. 4) Online programs offer a unique opportunity to offer courses during the summer, giving the students an extra window to stay on track and meet their graduation goals. 5) Pre-course training on specialized laboratory equipment and software is important to keep the pace of online learning manageable.The course design and building phase is extremely integral to

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

text materials tomanageable proportions for analysis. Moreover, unitizing is important because it not only definesthe scope of analysis in the text, but also impacts validity of content analysis. Units can beestablished at various levels, such as a word, phrase, sentence, paragraph, whole text, and theme.According to Krippendorff 65, there are three distinctive units: sampling units, recording/codingunits, and context units. Sampling units are those units determining selective inclusions in ananalysis, while recording/coding units are specific information within sampling units. Contextunits are used to delineate the scope of information that coders need while characterizing therecording units. Unlike mass communication research where

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon D. Nelson P.E., Tetra Tech, Inc; Monte L. Phillips P.E., Americal Society of Civil Engineers; Craig N. Musselman, CMA Engineers, Inc.; Michael J. Conzett, HDR, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

serves on the National Board of Governors of the Order of the Engineer.Craig N. Musselman, CMA Engineers, Inc. Craig N. Musselman, P.E. is a practicing civil and environmental engineer and is the Founder and Pres- ident of CMA Engineers, a consulting engineering firm with offices in New Hampshire and Maine. He holds B.S.C.E. and M.S.C.E. degrees from the University of Massachusetts and has more than 35 years experience in the planning, design and construction administration of public works facilities. Mussel- man is a former member of the New Hampshire Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and was actively involved in the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES) through committee

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald William Rhymer Ph.D., U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard T. Buckley Ph.D., U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Educational Research and Methods

. His wife Dawn is a 1997 graduate of the academy, and they raise five children. In his free time, Rhymer runs the falconry program at the Air Force Academy.Dr. Richard T. Buckley Ph.D., U.S. Air Force AcademyDr. Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy Dan Jensen is a professor of engineering mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy where he has been since 1997. He received his B.S. (mechanical engineering), M.S. (applied mechanics), and Ph.D. (aerospace engineering science) from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has worked for Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, NASA, University of the Pacific, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and MSC Software Corp. His research includes design of micro air vehicles

Conference Session

Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter H. Meckl, Purdue University; Marc H. Williams, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Leah H. Jamieson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

) Promotes split of teaching/research faculty Deeper Fear: Engineering graduates whose education lacks societal relevance Possible Actions: 1) Identify key innovators and give release time to develop/implement 2) Find ways to encourage truly multi-disciplinary teams 3) Push for “design in every course” 4) Reward faculty for instructional accomplishments on a par with research 5) Seek increased support from Dean, external sources (Industry) 6) Benchmark progress in curricular change 7) Strengthen “Design” criteria in ABET 8) Hire non-faculty PE’s or “Professors of Practice”, more grad student support 9) Use vertical