Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Materials

Paper ID #16174Designing a Sophomore Materials Science Laboratory Course Centered onSustainabilityDr. Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida Dr. Nancy Ruzycki, is the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories and Faculty Lecturer within the De- partment of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida Herbert Wetheim College of Engineering. Her focus is on developing curriculum based on best practices for students in engineering and physics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Design of a Sophomore Materials Sciences Laboratory Centered on

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Louis Nadelson, Utah State University; Rick Ubic, Boise State University

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Materials

intellectually challenging. Suggestionfrom the teacher participants for improvement mostly involved requests for more guidance onhow to incorporate what they were learning in their research into lessons for their classrooms.By describing this program and the successes and challenges encountered by the participants andorganizers, we intend to help others considering implementing REU/RET programs or othersummer research experiences to design and implement successful programs.IntroductionNumerous studies have shown that research experiences can have a strong influence onundergraduate students’ decisions to pursue graduate education in a science, technology,engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline.1–3 These programs can help students developvaluable

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; William Joseph Stuart P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Bethany B. Smith, Arizona State University

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Materials

Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for intro- ductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research on NSF projects in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and feedback with support from internet tools and resources affect conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and per- sistence. The other is on the factors that promote persistence and success in retention of undergraduate students in engineering. He was a coauthor for best paper award in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2013.Dr. Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University Her research team is skilled matching these newer manufacturing techniques

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Barry Dupen, Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University; Peggie Weeks

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Materials

-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for intro- ductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research on NSF projects in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and feedback with support from internet tools and resources affect conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and per- sistence. The other is on the factors that promote persistence and success in retention of undergraduate students in engineering. He was a coauthor for best paper award in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2013.Dr. Janet Callahan, Boise State University Janet Callahan is

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lan (Samantha) Li, Boise State University

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Materials

included pre-, in- and post-class documents and activities, designed with the threecolumn lecture planning table. Table I was applied to the point defect formation energycalculation module taught in the Structure of Materials course.Students were required to study the basic modeling concepts before the class. The first 15minutes of the class were for a quiz, followed by quiz solution analysis and explanation. This in-class quiz assessed students’ understanding of the modeling concepts they self-studied before theclass. The instructor also answered students’ questions. The rest of the time in the class was forhands-on practice. The in-class exercises were designed for different course topics and learningoutcomes. For example, the course topic was

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Materials

Paper ID #15981Special Interest Section of a Core Mechanical Engineering Course – Bioma-terial Emphasis of an Introduction to Materials CourseDr. Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton Dr. Margaret Pinnell is the Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Development in the school of engineering and associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton. She teaches undergraduate and graduate materials related courses including Introduction to Ma- terials, Materials Laboratory, Engineering Innovation, Biomaterials and Engineering Design and Appro- priate Technology (ETHOS). She