Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #12261Fishing with Broken Net: Predicament in Teaching Introductory PhysicsDr. Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University Yumin Zhang is an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Southeast Missouri State University. His academic career started in China; in 1989 he obtained master’s degree on Physics from Zhejiang University and then was employed as technical staff in the Institute of Semi- conductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences. After receiving PhD degree on Electrical Engineering from University of Minnesota in 2000, he started to work as a faculty member in University of

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Gong, Purdue University; Tugba Yuksel, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University; Lynn A. Bryan, Purdue University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

inquiry featuresmake PhET simulations educationally effective tools for engaging students in physicalscience learning.Simulation use has been extensively accepted as an innovative instructional approach forquantum mechanics education11. As the foundation of modern engineering andnanotechnology, quantum mechanics has immense influence on multiple engineeringdisciplines as well as science disciplines. Hence, as part of a design-based process forcreating simulations, it is important to consider different perspectives on how studentsperceive simulations as learning tools. With this in mind, the overarching research questionfor this study was: • What are engineering and physics students’ perceptions of the educational value of using

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa L. Larkin, American University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #12577Teaching Outside the Discipline: A STEM-Related Course in a Non-STEMCurricular AreaDr. Teresa L. Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Faculty Liaison to the Pre-engineering Program at American University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Physics and Science Education from Kansas State University. Dr. Larkin is involved with Physics Education Research (PER) and has published widely on topics related to the assessment of student learn- ing in introductory physics and engineering courses. Noteworthy is her work with

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #12652Operational Definition and AssessmentDr. Robert A Ross, University of Detroit Mercy Page 26.1207.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Operational Definition and AssessmentIntroductionDo you like assessment? We are glad to hear that because you are going to be doing more of it.Faculty are assessing student learning outcomes, departments are assessing faculty performanceand course outcomes, university administrators are assessing departments, and external agencies(private and

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Sharpe, Portland State University; Geng Qin, Portland State University; Gerald W. Recktenwald, Portland State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #12596A Compact Device for Inductive Instruction in General PhysicsTaylor Sharpe, Portland State University Taylor Sharpe is a mechanical engineering student at Portland State University. He is involved in ini- tiatives involving science education, rural public health and monitoring, and renewable energy / energy efficiency technologies. He is the co-founder and pedagogy/communications lead for Physics in Motion, a student team working to integrate physical teaching devices into the existing Physics with Calculus Workshop program run by the Portland State Physics Department.Mr. Geng Qin, Portland State University

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Adam Ginton, NA

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #11605A Visual and Intuitive Approach to Teaching and Learning Concepts in WaveTheoryDr. Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic UniversityAdam Ginton, NA Adam Ginton recieved his B.S. in Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to that he attended Dreyfoos School of the Arts as a communications major. He anticipates becoming involved in education and eventually going to graduate school. Page 26.134.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey & Universidad Andrés Bello; Jorge Eugenio de la Garza Becerra, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #13387Closing the gap between physics and calculus: Use of models in an integratedcourseProf. Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico & Universidad Andr´es Bello, Santi-ago, Chile Angeles Dominguez is a Professor of the Department of Mathematics within the School of Engineering at the Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, and she is currently at the University Andres Bello at Santiago, Chile, for a sabbatical period collaborating with the School of Engineering. She holds a bache- lor degree in Physics Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey and a doctoral degree in Mathematics