Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard W. Liptak, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Renat Letfullin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. Using provided parts, the students must deliver a working prototype topass the project.Figure 5 is an annotated image of the students electrical design developed during theirjunior design course.OpticsCourses: PH113, PH292(Optional), OE280(Optional), OE295, EP410, EP411, EP415EP students graduating from RHIT are also expected to be proficient in the field of optics.Training in optics begins in the third quarter of their freshman year in introductory Physics. Inthe PH113 course, the students are introduced to basic concepts in the field of optics such as:basics of electromagnetic waves, reflection and polarization, diffraction, and simple geometricand physical optics principles. Following this course, the students have the option of taking

Conference Session

Mentoring, Advising, and Facilitating Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado, Boulder; Frederick A. Peck, University of Montana; Julie Cafarella, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacob (Jenna) McWilliams, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

QuestionsFollowing from this perspective, we aim to address the following questions: • How do representations of students by instructors function during a meeting in which instructors are working to determine grades for the course? More specifically: o How do the instructors position themselves and one another? o How do the instructors position students within categories that have consequences for success and lack of success? o How do these positionings reflect an instantiate particular ideologies and sets of values regarding calculus and its role in engineering?4. Research Context, Data, and MethodsOur research focuses on a the Access Program, a diversity-promoting program in

Conference Session

Education Programs in BME

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breanne Przestrzelski, Clemson University; John D DesJardins, Clemson University; Carson Mackenzie Ida Brewer, Clemson University

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Biomedical

techniques,such as team building, design-thinking, ethnography, empathy, observation, technologyvaluation, professional interactions, interviewing skills, videography and clinical etiquette.Students were trained to document observed clinical problems by way of four multi-modal tools:These included (1) Written logbook documentation, followed by reflection and compilation ofthese notes; (2) Clinical video interviews that further pressed the initial observations madeduring the shadowing and allowed the students to gain greater insight into the problems theywere observing; (3) A mind-mapping process (MindMeister: mind mapping software (Munich,Germany)), through which the students organized their observations and clinical contacts as ateam, and (4) The

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University ; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

time it took the unit to get to idle rpm, but the difference was not considerablecompared to all the positions at 0 degrees. Based on the results reflected in Table 1, the Darrieusturbine output the maximum RPM at a wind speed from 14-17 mph. At higher speeds the windstarts to affect the opposite blades in which the tangential force is being applied, and theperformance of the Darrieus starts to decrease.Wind Speed Acceleration Rotations per Deceleration Torque Power (mph) Time (sec) Minute(rpm) Time (sec) (Nm) (Watts) 5 270 14 240 8 4 8 225 21 270 21

Conference Session

Fostering Transformational Change in Civil Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

summary thatprovides an assessment of student performance and is mapped to reflect linkage with appropriate1-22 outcomes.The entire departmental assessment process is predicated upon twenty-two outcomes developedand adapted from ABET, Criterion 3, student outcomes A-K2 and ASCE Body of Knowledge1.Each outcome provides a succinct statement describing material students are expected to learnover a four-year development period before graduation. Attainment of proficiency for eachoutcome is measured using Embedded Indicators based on mapping to the six levels of Bloom’sTaxonomy15,16. Table 2 summarizes the CEE Department nine professional skills relatedoutcomes. Course Embedded Indicators on tests, assignments, and projects are used to evaluateCEE

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research-to-Practice: Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado - Boulder; Maia Lisa Vadeen, University of Colorado - Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado - Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan Ph.D. , University of Colorado - Boulder; Denise W. Carlson, University of Colorado - Boulder

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

of the authors) read and color-coded the transcripts according to the11 themes listed in Table 1. Related text was classified by giving each fragment of color-codedtranscript a unique identification number, and entered into spreadsheet columns and rows forindexing and to facilitate comparison of each coder’s responses. The inter-rater reliability wasdetermined through visual comparison of lines of coded text from each coder. Findings reportedin this paper reflect only the text with unanimous thematic agreement by all three readers.FindingsSurvey and focus group analysis showed that CU Teach Engineering students are enthusiastic toexplore their interests in both engineering and teaching. They view engineers and teachers asdifferent, but find

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut; Sally M. Reis, University of Connecticut; Joseph S. Renzulli, University of Connecticut; James C Kaufman, University of Connecticut

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. For the studied group of engineering students, there are no significantcorrelations between Creativity Index and GPA or the Creativity Index and SAT scores,indicating that SAT scores and GPA are poor predictors of creativity. Because creative potentialis not reflected in the current evaluation methodology, the most creative engineering studentsmay not be at the top of their class, so their unique potential may be underappreciated inengineering programs. This observation indicates the urgent need to revisit the studentevaluation is performed in the current engineering education. Potentially low GPA of highlycreative engineering students may become an impediment for their recruitment for jobs that arehigh demand for creative ideas. The

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanical Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francis Wessling, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Sarah A Roller, University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Mechanical Engineering

to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) evaluatorswhen they reviewed the college, which had potential to reflect negatively on the department. Theprofessor responded that only 10% of the students had voiced concerns, and that did not seemlike an unreasonable number.Seven weeks into the semester, several students wrote a critically reflective letter outlining theirconcerns about the flipped classroom structure. This was addressed to the chair of thedepartment, the associate dean of the college, the dean of the college and the president of theuniversity. The concerns were: 1) no notice prior to registration was given that the class wouldbe flipped, 2) the online videos allowed no face-to-face interactions among the

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darren K Maczka, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

choosing a language with a simpler syntax, herewe separate two tasks that we know individually demand a high level of cognitive load fornovices: learning problem-solving strategies, and learning programming techniques.AssessmentOften times assessment becomes the weak point of a learning system. Designing good assessmentis hard,56,57 and often good assessment can require significant time on the part of the instructor.Because of this, assessment is often simplified, lowering the effectiveness of the entiresystem.If our course objective is to teach learners to solve problems with programming, then an idealassessment would be to give students a problem to solve, ask them to write a program to solve itas well as reflect upon the patterns they used in

Conference Session

Listening and Negotiation

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Kim LaScola Needy P.E., University of Arkansas; Cheryl B. Schrader, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development, Engineering Leadership Development Division, New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering

few days later and included the two itemsshe had requested. The salary was not quite the level Sarai had hoped for, but given her interestin remaining in the region and her success in receiving funding for both of her requests, shedecided against negotiating for a higher salary. All in all, the negotiation workshop had, in hereyes, paid off. Without it, she reflected, she would have just accepted the verbal offer withoutarticulating what else she needed to help her succeed in this new position.Administrative Level NegotiationsCase 3: College level budget negotiationState U had just hired a new provost. He was a biologist and one of his platforms was to launch anew STEM program. The university had, however, been weathering budget crises for

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Kathrine E. Johnson; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

(3) face-to-face but taught in parallel with the online section. 600 500 400 300 Other 200 Reform 100 0Figure 2: Calculus I enrollment by semester.Total students “captured” by the reform project, as a percent of enrollment is shown in Figure 3.It appears to be stabilizing in the low to mid 70’s, which currently reflects the portion of calculusthat Boise State University has chosen to offer as honors, online, or face-to-face but parallel toonline. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40

Conference Session

Research on Diversification, Inclusion, and Empathy II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado - Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado - Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado - Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

-intentional‘general distribution requirements’ of the university [that] are not necessarily tailored to meet theneeds of students”6 nor a thoughtfully comprised liberal core for holistically prepared engineers.Is this student response instigated and nurtured by a cultural devaluation of non-technicalcoursework that is reflected in minimal non-technical requirements filled with choice? Surely thepresence of faculty, advisors and deans unenthusiastic about the added value of exploration ofhumanities and social sciences topics impacts the climate of perception towards liberal educationin engineering colleges; programs that emphasize the integration of the humanities and socialsciences with engineering need faculty champions, broad and overt institutional

Conference Session

Case Studies and Programs to Improve Graduate Students' Skills

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne Lax, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

carrysomewhat different meanings), peer review is often associated with Peter Elbow’s teacherlesspedagogy of the 1970s, shifting the responsibility for feedback from the instructor to thestudent.2The literature refers to numerous benefits from peer review. Topping et al. suggest that peerreview can create “an enhanced sense of ownership and personal responsibility.”4 Peer feedbackmay also support student engagement and reflection in their learning.5 In fact, some researchsuggests that students may actually get as much or more from student critiques of their work asfrom instructor feedback.3 In addition, work in peer review also proposes that students can learnfrom giving as well as receiving feedback.4,5 Topping et al. lists a wide array of

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, Tuskegee University; John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

environment19.In more recent work, these benchmarks are replaced with engagement indicators that arecategorized into four themes: academic challenge, learning with peers, experiences with facultyand campus environment48. The course material delivery framework outlined in this paper 1focuses on some of these benchmarks including higher order learning, reflective and integrativelearning and learning strategies (all under the “academic challenge” theme).There have been several research efforts over the past many years to improve engagement inengineering classrooms. These include the use of a technology-centered classroom20, formationof learning

Conference Session

Assessing Literacies in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Leslie, New York University Tandon School of Engineering ; Lindsay Anderberg, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

“engineering students have so much to learn before they can actuallystart practicing in the field, safely, that a formal rigorous engineering education at the Bachelorslevel is inescapable.”9 However, because competency in soft skills is also critical to theprofession, it is essential to look beyond textbook learning. A National Science Foundation studyrecommends engineering faculty engage students in “collaborative problem-solving, analysis,synthesis, critical thinking, reasoning, and reflections to real-world situations,” and that “newlearning approaches must be put to use that heighten practical learning and allow students todemonstrate the application of their studies to real-world situations.”10 Interestingly, theproposed revision to Criterion 3

Conference Session

Classroom Practice I: Active and Collaborative Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Prateek Shekhar, University of Texas, Austin; Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University ; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #14971Measuring Student Response to Instructional Practices (StRIP) in Traditionaland Active ClassroomsMr. Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin Kevin Nguyen is currently a Ph.D. student in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education department at University of Texas at Austin. He has a B.S. and M.Eng in Environ- mental Engineering both from Texas Tech University. As an engineering education researcher, he has worked on projects regarding self-reflection, teamwork, active learning, and participatory science com- munities.Dr. Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Best Papers

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahid Behrouzi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Daniel Kuchma, Tufts University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

whichincluded (i) 6, (ii) 9, and (iii) 2 questions for each of the three sections. Comparatively, the end-term survey had 19 questions of (i) 11, (ii) 4, and (iii) 4 questions. All the original questionsfrom sections (i) and (iii) were maintained and supplemental questions were added. Section (ii)was modified to reflect class activities that had occurred since the mid-semester survey. Specificquestions will be discussed in greater detail in the following section analyzing student feedback.Summary of Student FeedbackEighteen of the twenty students enrolled in the DBE course consented to participate in theresearch study, sharing their assessment of this new curriculum. The remainder of this sectionaggregates both the responses from Likert scale rating

Conference Session

Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT); Barbara Louise Stewart, University of Houston; Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT)

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

developing skills and understanding where the abilities and tools for learning gainedfrom various life stages (e.g., childhood) and various sources (e.g., schooling) provide a contextand resource for learning and performing in later life.8 Lifelong learning capability is seen whenan individual or group reflects on the current situation and resolves to address a problem, toshare an idea, or to do research and further study to gain a better understanding of the situation.Thus, lifelong learning happens serendipitously in the workplace, at home, and at play, as part ofdaily living.Some authors have written on the role of technology in lifelong learning. Idrus and Atansuggested that life-wide learning hinges on technology mediated communication

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Upper-level Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy R McJunkin, Idaho National Laboratory; Craig G Rieger, Idaho National Laboratory; Aunshul Rege, Temple University; Saroj K Biswas, Temple University; Michael Haney, University of Idaho; Michael John Santora, University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson, University of Idaho, Moscow; Ronald Laurids Boring; D. Subbaram Naidu P.E., University of Minnesota Duluth; John F. Gardner, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

 conflicts between members (and how these were resolved).  ii. Team strategy: This component examined whether ECE students had a particular strategy  to ensure they were successful at maintaining their microgrids, generating revenue, and  successfully fending off (or minimizing the impact of) cyberattacks. iii. Team preparedness: This aspect focused on whether ECE students were prepared, knew  the various elements of the Grid Game, and understood what different cyberattacks did to  their systems.  iv. Methodological issues: This section asked CJ students how they felt about doing  hands­on research, any difficulties they experienced in observing and interviewing ECE  students, and also reflections on what

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angelica Burbano, Universidad Icesi

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Industrial Engineering

Acreditación)In addition to the assessment results obtained, the outcome leader uses input from three differentsources for the analysis: the course card, the course syllabus, and the reflective memo. Thecourse card contains the key competencies to be developed, the general objectives and thegeneral learning strategies. The course syllabus contains the detailed course learning goals andlearning units. The reflective memo contains the faculty self-assessment report about learningstrategies and explains how learning strategies support the achievement of competencies andlearning goals. The student outcome leader and faculty involved in the courses associated withthe outcome discuss the assessment findings and identify improvement opportunities and

Conference Session

Student Success I: Interventions and Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben Pelleg, Drexel University; Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University ; Kevin Ayers, Drexel University; Philipp A. Boettcher

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

fit within Zimmerman’s model of self-regulated learning. Students are encouragedto arrive with forethought, engage in performance, and reflect at the end of the tutoring session,time permitting. Additionally, tutors are trained on Gardner’s intelligences, learning styles, and thinkingstyles. Tutors are provided ample material and training to understand how to engage a studentbased on their demonstrated intelligences, learning styles and thinking styles. Trainingemphasizes to tutors that students receive and process information in a variety of ways. As peertutors they have the opportunity to create and increase learning opportunities for students15. Thetraining these tutors receives impacts their feedback efficacy16.III. Results and

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

statement development) Creative thinkers properties (pressure,  Identify the problem: Access to water at the volume, temperature) center in problem scoping session Thoughtful team light properties  Using the problem statement develop the workers (radiation, reflection, solution process to translate written refraction, insolation), statement into solution model electricity basics, Design (Design process methodology) (current, voltage, resistance), solar  Apply design process to generate ideas, geometry (daylight model, analyze predict and build the time), solar panel solution product, characteristics

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine McGough, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

variability in the data14. However, this instrument did notinclude several characteristics of the FTP cone types identified in our subsequent qualitativework. The study described in this paper attempts to further refine our survey instrument bycreating items that quantitatively capture latent constructs reflected in our qualitative findings .MethodsUsing an instrument in research that does not assess what the researchers are presuming tomeasure can lead to incorrect results and wrong decisions18. In refining the MAE survey, carewas taken in the process of choosing factors, developing items, and testing for validity andreliability.Developing ItemsFactors were chosen based on the results from our previous qualitative research. Code categoriesthat were

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan McGrade, Indiana Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

involved in an organization that expanded beyond the confines of their campusprovided the students with access to a larger community of black engineers. As reflected inprevious quotes, this created a sense of belonging in engineering. These students created anatmosphere of acceptance and affirmation for themselves, but it expanded to the campus and waslikewise, recognized by NSBE regional. This acceptance outside of their university providedthem with a greater sense of integration into a larger engineering community. “I think from, at least when I was on regional level and looked to award my chapter with an award with participating in a community event that was hosted in Indianapolis, and also of course, in Michigan in Detroit, I

Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

arepeated comparative research approach. The assessment methods analyzed in this study as compared to past studiesincluded both subjective (indirect) and objective (direct) measures. The indirect measureincluded a pre and post questionnaire (before and after project experience) in which thewording was slightly modified based on the reflections of the instructor and informed bythe continuous improvement process. Additionally, video lectures/documentaries of real-world construction projects were shown to the students followed by assessment of thestudents. Such assessments included a post-questionnaire that included assessment oflearning outcomes and objective based questions, which were graded. The direct measuresincluded homework grades, in

Conference Session

Assessment & Accreditation in ECE

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fong K. Mak, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

use inboth course and student outcomes assessment. The most recent FCAR methodology consists ofthe FCAR which is generated by faculty members at the end of the semester. The FCARprovides one or two pages of summative information related to the courses taught by eachfaculty member during that semester. The FCAR generally contain the following information: • Course Description • Course Outcomes • Class Grade Distribution • Course Outcomes Assessment • Student Outcomes Assessment • Reflection • Proposed Action ItemsThe main idea is to capture the reflection and proposed action items for improvement of coursestaught at the grass-roots by the responsible instructors. Hence, the assessment information isprocessed by the

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aisling Coughlan, University of Toledo; Tanya A. Faltens, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David R. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Materials

encourage post-lab reflection on the results and to address Learning Objective 6,students are also required to submit individual assignments the week after the lab session. Inthese reports, students are asked to discuss the results from both the standard tensile tests andnanowire simulations and to complete a simple problem related to calculating the Schmid factorfor FCC slip. Specifically, the following questions are asked:1. How does the yield stress of a copper nanowire compare to the yield stress of copper sample? Why is there a difference or similarity in strength? Hint: refer to your group worksheet.2. How does the Young’s modulus of a copper nanowire compare to that of the macroscale copper sample? Why is there a difference or similarity

Conference Session

Ethics Instruction in Context: Civil and Construction Engineering and Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George C. Wang, East Carolina University; John St James Stewart Buckeridge, RMIT University

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Engineering Ethics

andconversion or use) of these by any one sector or nation requires a commensurate reduction in useby another.However, project sustainability that is assessed through triple-bottom-line accounting is deficientin one key dimension – the role of technology.If the engineering is poor, irrespective of how much effort is placed to ensure that the other threeparameters are addressed, the proposal will fail. Through “engineering” we address the technicalaspects of a proposal – which in turn are a reflection of the design and the materials used.Further, if the structure has a designed life span, provision should be made to consider whatshould happen to the materials and the site on demolition. In light of this, Buckeridge22introduced the concept of the “4 Es

Conference Session

1st and 2nd Year Instruction in Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint

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Design in Engineering Education

University 44 6 Total 77 17 Percentage 81.91% 18.09% Male Female Figure 2: Distribution of Male and Female StudentsData AnalysisStatistical analysis was performed using an independent sample t-test to determine themean values of all five categories of survey questions using SPSS22 software20. Theindependent t- test was used to evaluate the three different hypotheses listed in theprevious section. A t-test’s statistical significance indicates whether or not the differencebetween two groups’ averages most likely reflects a “real” difference in the populationfrom which the groups were sampled.Results and DiscussionDescriptive

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sue Niezgoda P.E., Gonzaga University; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

would probably be less likely to recognize its value. These observationsby the students about their perceptions before and during the travel could in part be due to thedomestic nature of the project. They may have perceived the travel experience to be less valuablebecause of staying in the U.S. and merely traveling to another part of the country. Even so, theyall agreed that, based on what they learned upon project completion, they value the travel muchmore and would take the time in the future to meet design colleagues face-to-face and completesite visits, if funds were available.ConclusionsWe have reflected on the findings of the interviews, on their observations of learning while theprojects were under way, and observations from prior inter