Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Jerry Dwyer, George Washington University; Sonya E. Sherrod, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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engineering design challenge and pattern-based mathematicsgames. The value of exploratory game playing in the development of mathematicalreasoning was clearly observed as well as its role in engaging students fromunderrepresented groups. It is recommended that future programs of this nature alsoinclude a measurement of gains in student critical thinking that result from such gameplaying.IntroductionThe need to recruit more students to pursue degrees and careers in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is well established. Within the next decade,STEM-based jobs are expected to grow at a rate of 17%, and it is expected that about onemillion additional STEM graduates will be needed to fill these jobs. Furthermore, abouttwelve million

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virgil U. Pierce, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Shirley J. Mills, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr Counties in Texas, and he has worked with a variety of issues surrounding entry level mathematics and science at two-year and four-year schools in Texas.Dr. Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Javier Kypuros received a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University in 1996. He later received an M.S.E. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1998 and 2001 from The University of Texas at Austin. Javier began his career at The University of Texas at El Paso in 2001 and later joined the faculty at The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) in 2002. He is currently a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and Associate Dean for Undergraduate

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Thomas Singraber B.Sc., Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann, HM&S IT-Consulting; Marton Szabo-Kass B.Sc., Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Stefan Woerndl B.Sc., Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Paper ID #14566Visualization of Wave Phenomena by an Array of Coupled Oscillators ¨Dr. Gunter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Throughout his career, Dr. G¨unter Bischof has combined his interest in science and engineering appli- cation. He studied physics at the University of Vienna, Austria, and acquired industry experience as development engineer at Siemens Corporation. Currently he teaches Engineering Mathematics at Joan- neum University of Applied Sciences. His research interests focus on automotive engineering, materials physics, and on engineering education.Mr. Thomas Singraber B.Sc., Joanneum

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gustavo Moran, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Mathematics

major 3–5. Students’ development of math knowledge before college iscommonly influenced by their experiences in math courses, where their experiences createdifferent feelings about math activities. An important factor influencing students’ perceptionsabout math courses and activities is math anxiety. Richardson & Suinn6 defined math anxiety as“feelings of tension and anxiety that interfere with the manipulation of numbers and the solvingof mathematical problems in a wide variety of ordinary life and academic settings” (p. 551).Math anxiety is not just dislike of mathematics or lack of math knowledge, but a set of feelingsthat affect performance in math-related activities that may lead to avoidance of math courses andmath-related careers 7

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Kenneth David Domingue, Western Michigan University ; Sarah Gray Hagen, Western Michigan University; Rebecca A. Scheffers, Western Michigan University; Lenore Yaeger; Katherine Fox, Western Michigan University

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courses a semester).Another enhancement to CEAS-EXEP Cohort in Fall 2014 was adding the textbook, StudyingEngineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career by Raymond B. Landis13, to give the studentdevelopment aspect of FYE 2100 an engineering focus. We searched the internet for used copiesof Studying Engineering, which can sometimes be obtained for much less than $10 (sometimesas low as $3 or $4), and provide the textbook free of charge to students in the CEAS-EXEPCohort. We collect the textbooks at the end of the semester to use again the following year.FYE 2100 is a university-wide transition course for first-year students that was begun in Fall2005. It is listed in the university’s undergraduate catalog as “a two-credit hour course [that]gives

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Brakoniecki, Boston University; Michael Ward, Boston University; Gretchen Fougere, Boston University

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Mathematics

- ing his MAT as part of Boston University’s STEEP program which gives students the ability to earn an engineering BA and MAT in 5 years. Michael is also a member of BU’s varsity cross country and track and field teams and volunteers an after-school program for Boston Public School students. A native of Boston, Michael would like to return to the Boston Public Schools as a Math/STEM teacher after completion of the STEEP program.Dr. Gretchen Fougere, Boston University Dr. Fougere has split her career thus far in industrial and academic research and product development, management, and STEM education. At Boston University, she leads and has founded several nationally impactful technology and engineering programs that

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Zhang, Virginia State University; Yongjin Lu, Virginia State University ; Zhifu Xie, Virginia State University; Dawit Haile, Virginia State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University

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Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Before starting his career in academia, Williamson served as a naval architect and electronics engineer for the Department of the Navy and received the Civilian Service Medal for his efforts during the first Gulf War. Dr. Williamson’s teaching, research, and publication interests span a range of topics including trans- port phenomena, metallurgy, thermomechanical stir processing, and university-K12 partnerships. He is a strong advocate for information technology literacy within public schools, He is the past Secretary and current member of the Board of Directors for the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) which is a public-private partnership between

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Gerold Willing, University of Louisville; Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

anticipated that the deeper understanding of the materials gained by being aUTA will entice them to enroll in more rigorous courses as they matriculate. It is possible thatthe teaching experience may influence them to pursue an academic career at either the primary,secondary or collegiate levels.5. AcknowledgementsPartnership for Retention Improvement in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (PRIMES),National Science Foundation Project NSF-08569, $1,997,451, June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2016.Bibliography1. Otero, V., Pollock, S. & Finkelstein, N. A physics department’s role in preparing physics teachers: The Colorado learning assistant model. Am. J. Phys. 78, 1218 (2010).2. Otero, V., Finkelstein, N., McCray, R. & Pollock, S

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer B. Daines, Colorado Technical University; Tonya Troka, Colorado Technical University; John M. Santiago Jr., Colorado Technical University

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Mathematics

struggle.Conclusion While CTU is excited about the increases in student performance we have seen inboth Trigonometry and Pre-calculus, what is even more promising is the realization thatwe can bring our already successful Intellipath application to our campus-based students.Because we now know that integrating adaptive learning into traditional, ground classescan enhance student learning and, thus, enable success in follow on math courses, futureplans include incorporating the same technology and approach in lower level mathcourses on campus in order to provide Engineering students the strong math foundationthey need to be successful in their programs and in their careers. References 1. Blair, R

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roes Arief Budiman P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Mathematics

, generalizing the connection between exponential and Poisson distribution, will beused to discuss their differences and to point out nuances in the wording of someprobability problems that yield different answers when both distributions are used. Lastly,a teaching tool for explaining central limit theorem is discussed based on guessingweights of books. This guessing game proves useful to explain sampling distribution.1. IntroductionAlthough it has been argued since 1960s [1] that probability and statistics is as importantas calculus as a mathematical foundation for engineering students who have to cope withuncertainty and variability in their professional careers, majority of engineering programsin North America have one course for both probability and

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University

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Mathematics

plan, conduct, and assess a class session. Pedagogical expertise in thiscontext includes such aspects as supporting the psychological and emotional well-being of thestudents, engaging students in the learning process, and adapting to meet the needs of individuallearners. Individuals are located within the framework based on the relative importance theyassign to each of these types of expertise.Figure 2: Beijaard, Verloop, and Vermunt’s model of teacher identity through a personal knowl- edge perspective.Early career secondary mathematics teachers typically cluster along the pedagogical/didacticalaxis, with experienced secondary teachers moving towards the center of the triangle 5 .Mathematics graduate programs traditionally take the