Conference Session

Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Porsche Amanda Williams; Cameron Michael McGhee, Purdue University

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Minorities in Engineering

benefits and challenges of working with astatewide program for underrepresented minorities in a state with a low population of minoritystudents and with differing institutional characteristics across campuses. Such benefits andchallenges will be analyzed within the context of a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, andthreats (SWOT) analysis1. Initially, the LSAMP Indiana program goals will be provided.Drawing upon evaluation reports, the authors will then present the SWOT analysis of theLSAMP Indiana program. Finally, lessons learned from conducting a large-scale diversityinitiative and transferable ways to engage the next generation of underrepresented students inSTEM educational and professional development activities will be identified.Program

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas F. Wolff P.E., Michigan State University; Carmellia Davis-King, Michigan State University; Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University

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College Industry Partnerships

both a large scale, hands-on, team-based curricularcomponent, and a residential-based, co-curricular component. The goal of this program is tograduate engineering students with knowledge, experiences and mindsets that prepare them tofunction in the rapidly changing global engineering world of the 2000s. The development andcomponents of this program, other than the industry engagement described herein, have beenpreviously reported1,2. A brief summary and update is included to provide context for the rest ofthis paper.The engineering education literature has provided many summaries of living-learning programsin recent years 3-6. Common features of these programs typically include scheduling certainclasses in common, tutoring, peer mentoring

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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Architectural

and assessment of this collaboration can be used to show a student’s ability to capture and process information electronically. This supports lifelong learning through Blogs and Wikis which is a required for ABET program assessment.  Repetitive experiences with the software through failure, collaboration and/or success will generate retention over time.  Implementing additional credits for the Associate Certification is still being assessed, but has the support of industry that is looking to hire graduates with BIM skills.In this specific instance, the online delivery method of this introductory course has been deemeda success but still lacks in certain areas. Faculty time and attention to developing their

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Alicia L. Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

into NEESacademy. Moodle provides tools that are typical ofcommercially available content management systems such as a calendar, forums, chats, quizzes,assignments, lessons, surveys, groups, rubrics, and grading. The Moodle CMS can support astandalone online course or a blended learning environment of online and in-person interactions.Figure 2 shows the landing page for the Moodle customized for the REU program, which hasbeen named the REU Network. The page includes a week-by-week set of assignments to guidethe students through self introductions to peers, research ethics, a literature review, a projectsummary and project update, poster development, and application to graduate school. Inaddition, the CMS contains archived presentations, mentor

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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First-Year Programs

engineering hasbeen reworked and implemented at LeTourneau University. This new course, required for all first year engineering students, is intended to increaseretention in the engineering program by providing “iY Generation” students with a realistic viewof what “real” engineers do and what is expected of engineering students. The course attempts toengage this new type of first semester engineering student with engineering flavored in-classactivities and labs (e.g. wind generator design with wind tunnel testing) to provide a balance tothe non-engineering core courses (Calculus, Chemistry, English) that fill the first year of theengineering curriculum. Lesson modules lay the foundations for success in engineering education by

Conference Session

Service as an Element of Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Bedford, Indiana supported by Prof. Ed Coyle (co-founder of EPICS) andCrane Naval Surface Warfare Weapons Center 28. The EPICS High School team produced adesign for an assistive technology device that received a provisional patent and placed second ina national entrepreneurship competition. The class attracted a high percentage of women withenrollment of females exceeding males most semesters. The success of the pilot EPICS HighSchool motivated an expansion into five states supported by a grant from Learn and Serve Page 25.484.4America.The program has continued to grow and this paper will provide a description of EPICS and howit is implemented at

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

considering we don't learn about most of the technology until late junior or senioryear but it was nice because there isn't any sort of intimidation because my peers were the onesexplaining information to me. Plus, no tests or exams.”“80% of the learning experiences involved topics too specific to cover in a course, but gavepurpose to the most generic lessons taught. It also gave good understanding as to theprogression of technology and how fast it can occur (design improvement by iteration)”“The SAE Hybrid team, including course work has broadened my understanding of race car, andhybrid technologies. It is a worthy learning experience.”“It is a worthy learning experience because it is all first-hand work and with troubleshootingand design you are

Conference Session

ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University; Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, Western Washington University

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Women in Engineering

(14), demographics (8), job satisfaction (25), mentoring (8),leadership (7), department climate (14), professional development (13), and equal opportunity(13). The intention was only to capture a snapshot of faculty perceptions. We further exploredunderlying factors affecting these perceptions in smaller Focus Groups, which were administeredby our research associate (RA) in order to assure confidentiality (the possible sample size is verysmall).The survey was intended to only identify large-scale climate issues within CST. Because of thelength of the survey, we decided that it would be best to capture the big picture of climate issuesin the survey and then have discussions/presentations and focus groups later. Thus, we couldpresent our

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering: Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Lizette D. Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering; Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology; Albert Padilla Jr., Jersey City Public Schools; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Patty Ann Quinones, Skyline High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

aim of these workshops is to enhance the teachers’ repertoire of engineering lessonsthat are available for elementary and middle school teachers, and help them to adapt andimplement these lessons in their classrooms. For instance, teachers used the Design Squad’slessons to learn the engineering design process. In the engineering design process, the learnersengage in asking questions, imagining possible solutions, planning, creating, and improvingdesigns to solve a problem (see Appendix D). Classroom support visits were another componentof the program intended to ensure success of the teachers implementing what they learned fromthe courses into their classrooms. Site visits were also used to document and assess the needs ofteachers and

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia Ellen Melkers, Geogia Institute of Technology; Agrita Kiopa, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M. Ernst, Purdue University; James V. Krogmeier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amos Johnson, Morehouse College

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Design in Engineering Education

spectrumof positive active learning experiences that involve peer to peer interactions and real life problem solving[34], and that are important for both the development of professional capabilities [31] and for theretention of students in engineering programs [5]. In their studies of collaborative interaction, Katz andMartin [24] noted the “need to work in close physical proximity with others in order to benefit from theirskills and tacit knowledge.” In social network terms, this implies instruction within a defined and Page 25.1345.3deliberately conceived network, or project team.$"#"! " # $ "%A “social network” refers to a set of

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Jay Caponigro, University of Notre Dame

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Education, 2012 I2D2: Imagination, Innovation, Discovery, and DesignAbstractA large-scale collaborative learning project involving first-year engineering students at a privateresearch university and fifth graders from local schools was developed and implemented duringthe fall of 2010. Entitled “I2D2: Imagination, Innovation, Discovery, and Design,” theprogram’s success in the first year has inspired program continuation during the 2011 schoolyear and beyond. The program focuses on creativity and innovation, and using experimentationto test ideas. While this could be classified as an outreach event, the program was developedwith an intended dual benefit of both college and intermediate school students. The collegestudents

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

program. The lessons learned are presented and theways to improve project management are discussed. Our senior design project course is a 3-termcore course sequence usually taken by the students during their terminal year. This paperdescribes the content and motivation of the renewable energy course and the issues related to theinclusion of the renewable energy projects into senior design and power electronics courses.These projects were first offered in the Senior Project Design course sequence during the 2009-2010, and 2010-2011 academic years19,20. The Senior Project Design courses are intended tostimulate the problem-solving capabilities of the students. The topics for the projects aresuggested by the author. The other aims of our paper are

Conference Session

The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Brent Nuttall P.E., California Polytechnic State University

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Civil Engineering

ARCE facultyby keeping them better integrated with their department and benefits the course bybringing a variety of ideas and approaches to the course. However it reduces the abilityof individual ARCE faculty members to effect long-term changes to the course. Thecourse serves roughly 220 students per year, however the distribution by department hasnot been uniform. In some quarters, there have been as many as three CM students forone ARCE student. This has resulted in a course that is more expensive for somedepartments.Logistical IssuesClass Room Facilities – The course requires a teaching space or spaces that canaccommodate a range of student group sizes varying from private mentoring sessionswith two or three students to large scale public

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Salamah Salamah, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Cockburn2,3.The course has involved requirements, preliminary design, and then a sequence of two weekiterations in which detailed design, implementation, integration, and testing were all performed.During the 2010-2011 academic year, the computer and software engineering capstone designproject included a pair of mini-projects to introduce students to the agile process. The first mini-project involved creating a client-server software system in which data could be written on onecomputer and displayed on another. For the second mini-project, the students had to program amicrocontroller to communicate remotely with a computer terminal. A graphical user interfaceon the terminal allowed the user to send commands to the microcontroller to enable/disable