Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ece Yaprak, Wayne State University; Karen Tonso, Wayne State University

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Computers in Education

1999 Mary Catherine Ellwein Outstanding Dissertation Award (Qualitative Research Methodology) and the 1998 Selma Greenberg Distinguished Dissertation Award (Research on Women and Education) from the American Educational Research Association. She received the 2006 Distinguished Paper Award for her article “Engineer Identity” from Cultural Studies of Education. She is currently the PI of ESCALATE: Engineering & Science Careers in Academia, Learning from ADVANCE and Translating Effectively, an NSF ADVANCE-PAID Project. Address: #319 Education, 5425 Gullen Mall, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, 313-577-1764 (v), 313-577-5235 (f), ag7246@wayne.edu

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Chandler, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Vallino, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-543: CONTROL SYSTEM PLANT SIMULATOR: A FRAMEWORK FORHARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP SIMULATIONDavid Chandler, Rochester Institute of Technology Dave Chandler was born in Camarillo, California, on October 27, 1981. He graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2004 with highest honors and a bachelors of science in Computer Engineering. Upon graduation he began his career as a software engineer at Harris RFCD, working on software defined military radio systems. He completed a Masters of Science degree in Computer Engineering from RIT in 2007. He currently lives with his wife Cheri in Rochester NY.James Vallino, Rochester Institute of Technology James R. Vallino is an Associate Professor

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ahlgren, Trinity College; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

the characteristics that we would like the students to acquire inthe robot projects and demonstrate at the robot contests are implied in the concept of engineeringaptitude. The engineering aptitude characterizes readiness of the individual to master engineeringand technology or to pursue an engineering/technical career [11]. Aptitude tests includeengineering and technological problems, which require understanding theoretical concept andability to use them in practice [12].For example, the questions posed in the NEAS tests for secondary school students who did notstudy technology/engineering subjects cover the following topics:• Mathematical reasoning. Students solve practical problems and use mathematical methods studied in school algebra

Conference Session

Laboratory Applications of Computers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Shih Ek Chng, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computers in Education

classsource code is shown in figure E4.These are just a few of the representative Biomedical Instrumentation, DSP using Javaprogramming, Image processing using MATLAB laboratory modules to which students getexposed.Feedback and AssessmentContinuous examining the evolving needs of our students and employers for career-oriented highereducation programs as basis for development of additional programs is our university mission andpurpose. Agencies accrediting our programs are also increasingly focused on student outcomes andachievement. Student outcomes are the skills and abilities students are expected to demonstrate atgraduation. One of the student outcomes in our program is the ability to conduct standard tests andmeasurements; to conduct, analyze

Conference Session

Hardware Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Amos L. Purdy; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

in1941 and worked for Curtis Wright Aircraft Co. during World War II. Following this service tothe country, he returned to the University of Wyoming in 1946 for a teaching career thatspanned 38 years. He was awarded the professional EE degree in 1958, was selected the SigmaTau Outstanding Faculty Member in 1961 and was a past president of the Wyoming EngineeringSociety. During his tenure Mr. Beach was noted for his dedication to his students and over theyears Professor Beach and his wife, Charleen, have made generous contributions to the next Page 22.765.11generation of engineers through scholarship endowments

Conference Session

Topics in Computer Science and Programming

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Dean Palmer, Northern Arizona University; Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University

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Computers in Education

, “Software Developers: Outlook,” 29-Mar-2012. [Online]. Available: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software- developers.htm. [Accessed: 20-Mar-2011].[2] Calvin College, “The Market for Computing Careers.” [Online]. Available: http://cs.calvin.edu/p/ComputingCareersMarket. [Accessed: 23-Mar-2012].[3] A. P. Carnevale, N. Smith, and M. Melton, “STEM,” 11-Oct-2011. [Online]. Available: http://www9.georgetown.edu/grad/gppi/hpi/cew/pdfs/stem-complete.pdf. [Accessed: 30- Mar-2012].[4] S. Zweben, “Computing Degree and Enrollment Trends.” [Online]. Available: http://www.cra.org/govaffairs/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/CRATaulbee-2010- ComputingDegreeandEnrollmentTrends.pdf.[5] Y. Rankin, A. Gooch, and B

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert P. Taylor, University of Alabama; Keith A. Woodbury, The University of Alabama

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1526: EXCEL ADD-INS FOR GAS DYNAMICS COURSESRobert P Taylor, University of Alabama Dr. Robert Taylor is professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama and associate director of the Alabama Industrial Assessment Center. Before joining the UA faculty in 2004, he served for 25 years at Mississippi State University as an ME professor, associate dean of engineering, and interim dean of engineering. Bob has a BS and PhD from MSU and a master’s degree from Purdue University. He also worked as an engineer for Texaco, Inc., early in his career. Bob teaches courses in heat transfer, energy systems design, and gas dynamics. His research interests are in the areas of heat transfer and fluid

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

to many different measurement platforms over theirschooling career. In one sense this experience is valuable because it prepares students becomeadept at using new equipment. However, it also means significant amount of lab-time is spent tobecome familiar with the set-up and mechanical manipulation of the new platform. Lab tutorialscan be used to instruct students on the new platform without using valuable lab-time.Challenge 3 Diverse student backgrounds and lack of ‘tinkering’ experience.In years past, most engineering students developed a capacity for measurement or hands-on skillsbefore entering college. These days, it is less likely that a majority of incoming engineeringstudents have been „tinkering‟ in their garage. In fact it‟s more

Conference Session

Computer Hardware

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Timothy G. Southerton, RIT Mechanical Engineering

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Computers in Education

graduating in the spring of 2014 he plans on pursuing a career in mechanical engineering with a strong focus on consumer electronics and new product design to help make the world that much more entertaining. Page 24.1170.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Teaching Robotics by Building Autonomous Mobile Robots Using the ArduinoIn recent years I have been teaching a project-based Robotics course within our quarter-based Mechanical Engineering program using the Stamp microcontroller. Students workin teams to complete a number of weekly lab exercises

Conference Session

Computer Hardware

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johné M. Parker, University of Kentucky; Stephen L. Canfield, Tennessee Technological University; Sheikh Khaled Ghafoor

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10183Using Hardware-based Programming Experiences to Enhance Student Learn-ing in a Junior-level Systems Modeling CourseDr. Johne’ M Parker, University of Kentucky John´e M. Parker is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky. She received her BME, MSME and Ph.D. degrees from the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and has six years industrial experience with Shell Oil Company and Mobil Chemical Company. Dr. Parker has received both federal and industrially-sponsored funding, including an NSF CAREER award in 2000; her

Conference Session

Computers in Education 9 - Technology 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mahgol Nowparvar, Pennsylvania State University ; Xing Chen, Pennsylvania State University ; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University ; Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden, Pennsylvania State University Abington; Ashkan Negahban, Pennsylvania State University

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. degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Pennsylvania State University (PSU) in 2010 and 2012, respectively. Dr. Ashour was the inaugural re- cipient of William and Wendy Korb Early Career Professorship in Industrial Engineering in 2016. Dr. Ashour’s research areas include applied decision making, modeling and simulation, virtual reality, and process improvement. He contributed to research directed to improve engineering education.Dr. Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden, Pennsylvania State University Abington Dr. Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden is an assistant professor of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State Abington. He received B.S. degree in Software Engineering with a double major in Industrial Sys

Conference Session

Computers in Education 1 - Programming 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ben Tribelhorn, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Washington Tacoma; Andrew M. Nuxoll, University of Portland; Nicole C. Ralston, University of Portland

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Computers in Education

, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education. Before joining academia, Heather Dillon worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer.Dr. Andrew M. Nuxoll, University of Portland Andrew began his career as a software engineer. Lately (since 2007) he has been teaching computer science at the University of Portland. He is an active researcher in artificial general intelligence and computer science pedagogy. He also loves playing bridge and being outdoors.Dr. Nicole C. Ralston, University of Portland Dr. Nicole Ralston is an Assistant Professor and co-Director of the Multnomah County Partnership for Education Research (MCPER) in the School of Education at

Conference Session

Computers in Education 4 - Online and Distributed Learning 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University; Jeff Chernosky, Texas A&M University; Randy McDonald, Texas A&M University Engineering

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Associate Vice Provost for Digital Learning at UT San Antonio, where he established the Office of Digital Learning that created a unit focused on innovative delivery across the entire spectrum of technology enabled learning - from in-class to online. Over his career, he has helped a few hundred faculty from varied disciplines develop hybrid and online courses. He has also taught traditional, hybrid and online courses in various STEM disciplines ranging in size from 28 to 250. He is also co-developer of a Digital Academy which was a finalist for the Innovation Award by the Professional and Organizational Development Network and an Innovation Award winner. He was also named as the Center for Digital Education’s Top 30

Conference Session

Computers in Education 8 - Video Technology

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dule Shu, Carnegie Mellon University; Christopher Doss, RAND Corporation; Jared Mondschein, RAND Corporation; Denise Kopecky, Challenger Center; Valerie A. Fitton-Kane, Challenger Center; Lance Bush, Challenger Center; Conrad Tucker, Carnegie Mellon University

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inspire more students, Dr. Bush has led the growth and expansion of the organization, including the development of a simulation-based program that can be delivered in the classroom. Under Dr. Bush’s leadership, Challenger Center was recognized with the National Science Board’s Public Service Award for its work to promote a public understanding of science and engineering. Dr. Bush started his career at NASA as one of the chief engineers designing the next generation space transportation. He managed the International Space Station Commercial Development program. He also co-founded and served as the Chairman of the International Space Station Multilateral Commercialization Group comprised of the five partner space

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Posters: Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso

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. J.V. Koch, “TQM: Why is its impact in higher education so small?,” TQM Magazine, vol. 15, no. 5, 2003, pp. 325. 9. R. Schroeder, et al., “TQM in Education: Changing the Culture of Schools ” 1997; nsf.gov. http://www.nsf.gov/award search/showAward.do?AwardNumber=9712991. Accessed: 24 May 2010. 10. Landis, Ray, “Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career”, 2nd Edition, Discovery Press, 2000. 11. Colby, Sandra L. and Jennifer M. Ortman, Projections of the Size and Composition of the U.S. Population: 2014 to 2060, Current Population Reports, P25-1143, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC, 2014. 12. Perez, O. A., Gonzalez, V., Pitcher, M. T. & Golding, P. (2011).Work in progress: analysis of

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs Inc.; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Amy Craig, North Carolina State University

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fundamental to its creation, the teaching anddelivery of the course will determine the ultimate success. This is one of the first engineeringcourses that students take during their college careers, so it is important to engage the students inlearning about their discipline. However this engagement must be done in a way that permitsmultiple instructors and multiple sections to be taught to offer uniformity in computingexperiences. One way to engage the student is using in-class assignments and exercises. We refer Page 13.772.3to these as “in-class labs” to convey the laboratory nature of these exercises.Essentially, the course (TE/ISE 110) revolves

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University; Jacob Schroeder, Clemson University; Hanjun Xian, Clemson University

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Computers in Education

IEEE/ACM Supercomputing Education Program 2006 and was the curriculum director for the Supercomputing Education Program 2005. In January 2008, he was awarded the NSF CAREER for work on transforming engineering education through learner-centric, adaptive cyber-tools and cyber-environments.Jacob Schroeder, Clemson University Dr. Schroeder is a post-doctoral researcher at Clemson University. His work focuses on cyberinfrastructure in engineering education. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry Education from Iowa State University.Hanjun Xian, Clemson University Hanjun Xian is a Ph.D student working on issues of design of cyber-environments in engineering education at Clemson University

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Lesko, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University

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Computers in Education

workplace. His career focus has been on managing and leading technological innovation in the workplace. He has over (15) years of experience in networking, systems integration and the project management fields. His prior experience base also includes (6) years as a full-time faculty instructor and (12) year’s service as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Address: College of Technology & Computer Science, 212 Science and Technology Bldg, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858; email: leskoc@ecu.edu; phone: 252-737-1907.John Pickard, East Carolina University John Pickard is an Instructor in the Department of Technology Systems, College of Technology & Computer

Conference Session

Robots in Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Meuth, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Paul Robinette, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Donald Wunsch, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Computers in Education

sparked my interest, but I talkedwith Chris and he was interested also so I ended up taking it. Glad I didtoo. It's the first class I've had in three years where I knew more than oneother person. So it made for good times.""This was my favorite class so far at this school (which is why I was able todeal with 8am). I would like to have a career in robotics of some kind and Ithink this class prepared me for it more than any I will take for a longtime.""Your class is one of the most enjoyable ones I've taken at Rolla. You knewwhat you were talking about and actually care about the subject matter whichgoes a long way to making a course worthwhile.""If there were a major in robotics, this would be [the introductory computerengineering class].Teach it

Conference Session

Computing Technology Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swaroop Joshi, The Ohio State University; Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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project that the students may be involved with in theirfuture careers. Capstone team projects which have become a standard part of (nearly) every en-gineering and computing program have been especially successful in helping to achieve this goal.The second intended goal of such activities is to help students learn the technical, conceptual mate-rial by engaging in suitable activities with their fellow-students rather than just listening passivelyto lectures. At the same time, many engineering and computing faculty have serious concernsabout introducing such activities to any serious extent in their courses; primary among these con-cerns is the potential negative impact of such activities on topic coverage. Trying to arrange suchactivities outside

Conference Session

CoED: Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida; Baiyun Chen, University of Central Florida; Richard Hartshorne, University of Central Florida; Ramtin Zand, University of Central Florida

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Computers in Education

environment, active and learner-centered professional development activities, and extensive time and resources to reflect onexisting pedagogical practices and making modifications to instructional approaches toimplement “best practices” in STEM instruction.3.0 Theoretical FrameworkWhile numerous efforts have been made to address the variety of problems currently facingSTEM education, such as improving workforce development, increasing the number of womenand underrepresented populations in STEM programs and careers, and implementing policies,supports, and processes to support enhanced STEM teaching and learning, many such efforts failto be adopted [14]. Often times, this is due to the lack of design and development of acomprehensive change strategy

Conference Session

Technical Session 8: Virtual Reality

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Mirabolghasemi, Mississippi State University; Michael Andre Hamilton; Parker Jones, Mississippi State University; David Cole, Mississippi State University; Emily S. Wall , Mississippi State University; Raed Jaradat, Mississippi State University

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Computers in Education

coming to Mississippi State, he had a 34 year career in engineering and leadership positions with Shell Oil Company. During that time, he spent time in drilling, completion, and producing operations, research and technology, and as discipline leader for Production Engineering for Shell’s Western Hemisphere. Mr. Cole has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State and an M.S. in Petroleum Engi- neering from Louisiana State University. He is a registered professional Petroleum Engineer (Louisiana) and a Life Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.Mrs. Emily S. Wall , Mississippi State University Emily Wall is a Research Engineer for the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E). She

Conference Session

Technical Session 9:Topics related to STEM

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osman Yasar, State University of New York, Brockport; Peter Veronesi, The College at Brockport; Jose Maliekal, The College at Brockport, SUNY; Leigh J. Little, SUNY Brockport; John W. Tillotson, Syracuse University

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retention within the STEM career pipeline. Dr. Tillotson earned his Ph.D. in science education and his M.S. in chemistry from the University of Iowa, and prior to that received a B.S. in Chemistry/Secondary Education from SUNY Cortland. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Memory Retrieval Strategies to Help Retain STEM Content KnowledgeAbstractWe report about memory retrieval experiences to help students retrieve content they learned inclass, retain it, and apply it in different contexts to solve novel problems. Supported by multi-year fall/spring professional development opportunities for teachers, these technological andpedagogical experiences range in complexity from simple electronic

Conference Session

COED: Online and Blended Learning Part 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor V. Williams, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tarun Yellamraju, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mireille Boutin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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core is easily scalable and designed for higherdimensional data.5 Table 2: Rating scale pre-survey questions analyzed. For each of these eight statements, the learners were asked “To what extent do you agree with the following statements?” and could select from a five-point ratingscale ranging from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree.” The statements are shown here in the order asked. Pre-course survey statement (i.e., question) Code “I'm taking this because I want to learn about the subject” Personal Interest “I'm taking this course to do my current job better” Personal Interest “I'm taking this course to improve my career prospects

Conference Session

Computing Technology Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ryan Smith, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #19321Computer-Mediated Peer Review: A Comparison of Calibrated Peer Reviewand Moodle’s WorkshopDr. Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Patricia ”Pat” A. Carlson is a transplanted middle westerner, having spent her childhood in Norfolk, Va. She came to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology early in her teaching career and has taught a variety of courses over the past three decades. Dr. Carlson has held a number of American Society for Engineering Education summer fellowships that have taken her to NASA-Goddard, NASA-Langley, the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland, and NASA’s

Conference Session

Technology-Related Educational Research

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Barry McPherson, The Boeing Company

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award for work on learner-centric, adaptive cyber- tools and cyber-environments. He was one of 49 faculty members selected as the nation’s top engineering educators and researchers by the US National Academy of Engineering to the Frontiers in Engineering Education symposium. Dr. Madhavan leads a major NSF funded effort called Deep Insights Anytime, Anywhere (DIA2) that attempts to characterize the impact of NSF and other federal investments in the area of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education using interactive knowledge mining and visual analytics for non-experts in data mining. DIA2 is currently deployed inside the NSF and is already starting to affect federal

Conference Session

General Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P. Mullen, New Mexico State University

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Computers in Education

initially need a lot of help with Step 1. Step 2 is not difficult, but studentsneed to be encouraged to not go with the first idea. This seems to be best developed in studentteams. That is, it is easier for several students to come up with alternate plans than one studentworking on his or her own. Students generally have little trouble with Step 3, but often forgetStep 4. In instructional settings, this step is important because each problem will contain at leastone lesson. Doing the work, but not identifying the points to be learned is simply a waste of time.Another important aspect of Step 4 is checking the reasonableness of the answer. Finally,developing the habit of carrying out Step 4 is beneficial in an engineer’s career because it assiststhe

Conference Session

Mobile Devices and Apps

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammadjafar Esmaeili, University of Dayton; Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University; Ilkhomjon Amanov, Eastern Michigan University

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Diversity

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classes. His research interests are in interdisciplinary fields such as information security in automation, robotics and unmanned systems. He was a vice president of IEEE student’s branch at Eastern Michigan University and has served as a referee for ASEE conferences. Dr. Esmaeili can be reached at mesmaeili1@udayton.eduDr. Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University Ali Eydgahi started his career in higher education as a faculty member at the Rensselaer Polytechnic In- stitute in 1985. Since then, he has been with the State University of New York, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Eastern Michigan University. During 2006-2010, he was Chair of the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences, Founder and

Conference Session

Simulation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie L. Cutler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Wendi M. Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Computers in Education

future careers. Students within this course are provided simulated experiencesworking within the program, then are challenged to apply the skills they learned in the simulationto solve a real-world application. This simulation experience allows students with limited priorexperience with using Microsoft Excel to become familiar with the software in a low-riskenvironment, while allowing students with more extensive experience to quickly move throughthe simulation refreshing their skills in the interactive simulation environment. The simulationalso allows each student to gain individualized hands-on training with Microsoft Excel thatwould not otherwise be practical in a class with over 300 students. The results of this study showthat students are

Conference Session

Computer-Based Games and Animations in Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech; Darren K Maczka, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech; Kiran Kelsey Bagalkotkar

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

students perceiveproblem-solving at this particular point in their academic careers: at the starting point of studyingengineering. Jonassen11 identified troubleshooting and diagnosis as “among the most commontypes of problem solving,” and trial and error as one of five global strategies commonly used inthe troubleshooting process. Jonassen further described the trial and error as “randomlyattack[ing] any section of the system where the possible fault might have occurred,” which alignswith the operational definition for this descriptor as used in the analysis (an iterative process oftrying out different variables or options until the task is accomplished or a solution is reached). Infuture work, strategies, and more specifically, trial and error