Conference Session

Educational Research

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

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Educational Research and Methods

disciplines. Dr. Harding has 15 years of professional experience in the oil, pulp and paper, and microelectronics industries and holds several patents. His primary objective is to prepare students for the work force by providing them context for applying their technical training, developing their written and oral communication skills, and building leadership skills.Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Edith Gummer is the Director of the Classroom-Focused Research and Evaluation Program for the Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. She coordinated the structure of the research design and the data collection and analysis

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Blowers, University of Arizona

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introductory sociology course from a remote location. Teach. Soc., 2008. 36(4): p. 331-344.3. Howard-Quijano, K.J., Huang, Y. M.; Matevosian, R.; Kaplan, M. B.; Steadman, R. H., Video-assisted instruction improves the success rate for tracheal intubation by novices. Brit. J. Anaesthesia, 2008. 101(4): p. 568-572.4. Pryor, C.R., Bitter, G. G., Using mulimedia to teach inservice teachers: Impacts on learning, application, and retention. Comp. Hum. Behav., 2008. 24(6, Spec. Iss.): p. 2668-2681.5. Takeda, N., Takeuchi, I.; Haruna, M., Assessment of learning activities using streaming video for laboratory practice education: Aiming for development of e-learning system that promote self learning. J. Pharm

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandre Probst, Colorado School of Mines; Aarthi Krishnaswamy, Colorado School of Mines; Vinita Singh, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Cyndi Rader, Colorado School of Mines

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the internet but so do their teachers. Additionally, their teachers have years of experience teaching through a lecture format, reinforcing lectures as an established habit for instruction. Furthermore, many of the software programs currently available to support secondary instruction contain examples which are culturally irrelevant to Ugandan students. According to Hodson [12], efforts to make science education more learner-centered must build on knowledge and experiences of the learners, which requires an understanding of the impact of different perspectives and experiences of dissimilar cultural groups. The purpose of the project described here is to develop a simulated science laboratory experiment, as a pilot for future software

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Juan Manuel Garibay, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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. Page 14.305.2IntroductionUniversidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) is a Mexican private institution of higherlearning committed to first-class teaching, public service, research and learning in a wide rangeof academic disciplines including business administration, the physical and social sciences,engineering, humanities, and the arts. The studied course, Introduction to Engineering Design(EI-100) is a first-semester 3 credit required course for almost every engineering program ofUDLAP since spring of 2001. Course content and classroom activities are divided into three,two-hour sections (Modeling, Concepts, and Laboratory) per week. Students have six differentEI-100 facilitators (an instructor and teaching assistant for each section). EI-100

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Holbert, Arizona State University

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students’ understanding of platform commonality,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 120-130, 2007.15. S. Goel, D. Pon, “Innovative model for information assurance curriculum: a teaching hospital,” ACM Journal of Educational Resources in Computing, vol. 6, no. 3, Sept. 2006, Article 2.16. E. Granado, W. Colmenares, M. Strefezza, A. Alonso, “ A web-based virtual laboratory for teaching automatic control,” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 192-197, 2007.17. T.W. Simpson, “Experiences with a hands-on activity to contrast craft production and mass production in the classroom,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 19, no. 2, 2003, pp. 297-304.18

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Shelley, United States Air Force

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-contact laboratory instruction for the upper divisionengineering coursework, while lower division work is provided by the local juniorcollege. No core coursework is available asynchronously. The existence of this remoteprogram has created an environment where several traditional lecture-style classes arebroadcast into the main campus of the degree-granting institution from faculty at theremote site. Student populations at the course-generating remote site are small, betweenzero and four maximum during the study. Student populations on the receiving maincampus are significantly larger for this course, between 15 and 33 during the study.Courses broadcast into the main campus are not designated on the schedule as beinggenerating off-campus. So, many

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Educational Research and Methods

. Students were told to writethe report for a professor who would be teaching the lab the following semester. This professorhad never taught the laboratory before, and students were to keep this audience in mind as theywrote. Furthermore, they were to give him advice on which open channel laboratory tasks tocontinue using when he taught the laboratory for the first time. This type of assignment (semi-formal report) and the choice of audience were different than students in either section had seenin previous writing assignments. Thus, students in one section did not have an advantage overstudents in the other section by having previous experience with this type of writing assignment.The final writing assignment was assessed using two methods. One

Conference Session

Student Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Educational Research and Methods

retention has been noted, termed “teaching style” bysome(2) and “teaching method”(3) by others. Specifically, the effect of problem-based learning(PBL) and the use of concept maps have both been found to have a positive effect on knowledgeretention.(4-8) Additionally, researchers have found that the extent of reinforcement and follow-upprograms are very important,(9,10) and the extent of coursework(11) has been found to have apositive effect on knowledge retention. Even the type of sleep (slow-wave sleep vs. rapid eyemovement sleep) one gets has been shown to be important!(12)Few researchers have reported on the retention of knowledge or concepts from material learnedin engineering courses. For better or worse, calls for reform in engineering

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Victor Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Reddy Talusani, Houston Community College System; Shruti Karulkar, University of Houston

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manner as well as in presenting the findings of atask performed. The goal of this project was to assess the efficacy of the C Map techniquethrough mentor-mentee interactions.The primary objective of this project was: 1. Increase students’ capacity to engage in “real world” problem solving: The fundamental goal of this program was to initiate critical thinking amongst the students. The students were motivated to apply the knowledge gained in the lectures during the laboratory sessions. 2. To better retain and engage underrepresented students: The mentoring sessions had mentees from diverse backgrounds and the mentors conducted the sessions with such a varied group and instilled the principles of equality, discipline

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tershia Pinder-Grover, University of Michigan; Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan; Crisca Bierwert, University of Michigan; Lindsay Shuller, University of Michigan

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. Her current research interests include the effect of instructional technology on student learning and performance, effective teaching strategies for new graduate student instructors, and the impact of GSI mentoring programs on the mentors and mentees.Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan Joanna Millunchick is Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and is affiliated with the Applied Physics Program and the Michigan Center for Theoretical Physics at the University of Michigan. Prior to joining UM in 1997, Millunchick was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories. She received her B.S. in Physics from DePaul University in 1990, and her Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Jesiek, Purdue University; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Kacey Beddoes, Virginia Tech; Miguel Hurtado, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

research, particularly in the U.S. Wankat, for example, analyzed Journalof Engineering Education articles from 1993-1997 (n = 230) and 1993-2002 (n = 597).7-8 Sincethe journal did not use author-defined keywords during these periods, the author generated thefollowing list of categories and assigned up to four categories to each article:1. Teaching 7. ABET* 13. Distance Education* 19. Retention2. Computers 8. Learning 14. Communication/Writing 20. Programming*3. Design 9. First Year 15. Ethics 21. Aeronautical Eng**4. Assessment 10. Curriculum 16. Experiential/Hands On* 22. Quality,5. Groups/Teams 11. Laboratory 17

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Educational Research and Methods

. Also, many newlearners do not realize that copying and pasting other work, especially from online sources, isplagiarizing. An article by Brothers displays a pyramid chart, which is the result of a study byNational Testing Laboratories in Bethel, Maine (p. 78).9 The learning pyramid chart in thatarticle reveals the average retention rate for various methods of teaching and retention. Lectureretention is about 5% and reading about 10%. Creating an atmosphere of collaboration,participation, and learning-by-doing increases learning retention up to 50%, according toBrothers. Many learners come to class, sit and put in their time. Teachers must help studentsunderstand that attendance is a good start, but it not enough to justify a grade showing

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Carol Barry, University Massachusetts Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Manuel Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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objectives in a credit-bearingcourse by meeting real community needs. The approach of S-L, with its roots in experientiallearning, is consistent with the theories and empirical research of a number of leading educatorsand developmental psychologists, as documented by (1). The approach is also consistent with therecent change in paradigm in education from a focus on teaching to a focus on learning (2). Inengineering, the goals is to have students become better professionals and better citizens whilethe community also benefits. Service-learning (S-L) has been shown to be effective in a largenumber of cognitive and affective measures, including critical thinking and tolerance fordiversity, and leads to better knowledge of course subject matter

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Julie Trenor, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

nine students and therefore essentially function as sites 1. TheREU program solicitation 2 states: Page 14.1307.2 The REU program is a major contributor to the NSF goal of developing a diverse, internationally competitive, and globally-engaged science and engineering workforce. It draws on the integration of research and education to attract a diversified pool of talented students into careers in science and engineering, including teaching and education research related to science and engineering, and to help ensure that these students receive the best education possible.In spite of the significant

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Murray, State University of New York, Binghamton; Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-902: IMPROVING AN ABET COURSE ASSESSMENT PROCESS THATINVOLVES MARKER PROBLEMS AND PROJECTSBruce Murray, State University of New York, Binghamton Bruce T. Murray is a professor of mechanical engineering at the State University of New York at Binghamton and is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the ME Department. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in ME from Rutgers University in 1978 and 1980, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in ME from the University of Arizona in 1986. Earlier in his career he was a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories where he was involved in system thermal management and reliability. He also was a research engineer at the National Institute of

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Alan Hansen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-577: LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT OF A PROJECT-ABROADPROGRAM IN SOUTH AFRICA: TOWARD "A BETTER ENGINEER IN THEREAL WORLD"Laura Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Laura Hahn is a specialist in education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She consults with faculty in the College of Engineering on curriculum, instruction, teaching assistant development, and learning outcomes assessment. She has helped develop two project-abroad programs for students in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.Alan Hansen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Alan Hansen received his PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, where he joined

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Denson, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Utah State University; Jodi Cullum, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

creative application. Thesestudies provide a bridge between mathematics and basic sciences on the one hand and Page 14.668.4engineering practice on the other” 5. As posited by Hailey, Erekson, Becker, and Thomas13, inengineering, analysis is presented as a decision-making tool for evaluating alternative designs.For NCETE, one critical goal is to introduce high school students to the vital role of analysis inthe engineering design process. This would presumably allow technology education to serve asan integrator of mathematics and science for a diverse array of learners 13. As a result of theCenter’s emphasis on teaching the role of analysis in

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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, and professional skills in diverse inengineering environments. This paper describes the University of Southern California, Viterbi School ofEngineering’s response to this important National Academy of Engineering challenge. Thispaper will describe both curricular research and metrics associated with global preparedness forworking in diverse engineering contexts. In this study, engineering students receivedinterdisciplinary globally focused training via their coursework and laboratory experiences andwere assessed as to their preparedness to work in global workforces and research environments.A global preparedness index was developed and administered to assess the impact of theseeducational and research experience with a summative focus

Conference Session

Educational Research

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Susan Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

&T Bell Laboratories, General Motors Laboratories, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and SPAWAR Systems Center.Matthew Ohland, Purdue University Matthew W. Ohland is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and is the Past President of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida in 1996. Previously, he served as Assistant Director of the NSF-sponsored SUCCEED Engineering Education Coalition. He studies longitudinal student records in engineering education, team-member effectiveness, and the implementation of high-engagement teaching methods

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Alfrey, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Educational Research and Methods

appropriate for any assignment – in any class – that includes an open-endedproblem-solving component, including laboratory and design-oriented assignments.Moreover, the rubric can be used to track the development of critical-thinking skills asstudents progress through the curriculum. It is not expected that a freshman – or even theaverage senior – will score at the “Accomplished” level. Rather, instructors must decidewhat level of performance is reasonable for students in their class, and assign gradesaccordingly: freshmen may be expected to perform somewhere between the “Beginning”and “Developing” level, for example, with seniors expected to perform consistently at the“Competent” level. Applying this rubric to assignments at multiple points in

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

, College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Dr. Sticklen also serves as the College Coordinator for engineering education research, and is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department, MSU. Dr. Sticklen has lead a laboratory in knowledge-based systems focused on task specific approaches to problem solving. More recently, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education research focused on early engineering; his current research is supported by NSF/DUE and NSF/ CISE.Daina Briedis, Michigan State University Daina Briedis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University. Dr

Conference Session

ERM Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; Laura Lund, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

students to take a course in fluid mechanics (CEE 1402) with and accompanying lab. This course teaches principles that prepare engineers to basic design fluid mechanic design, such pumping systems, pipe systems, open channel flow, etc. The project was to help in the development of laboratory experiments designed to improve student learning of basic fluids concepts. Project will involve design and construction of various experiments requiring the use of the machine shop.J) Freshman Engineering Program, University of Pittsburgh. The project was to Design & Develop an Online Interactive Scholarship Information WebsiteBased on the experiences and the modifications the students had with these projects and our newgoals, we found

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junqiu Wang, Purdue University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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AC 2009-2274: ASSESSING TEAM EFFECTIVENESS: COMPARINGPEER-EVALUATIONS TO A TEAM EFFECTIVENESS INSTRUMENTJunqiu Wang, Purdue UniversityP.K. Imbrie, Purdue University P.K. Imbrie is an Associate Professor of Engineering in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He teaches first-year engineering courses as well classes in Aerospace Engineering. His research interests include: epistemologies, assessment, and modeling of student learning, student success, student team effectiveness, and global competencies; experimental mechanics; and piezospectroscopic techniques. Page 14.249.1

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joanna Garner, Pennsylvania State University; Allen Gaudelli, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Disneyworld.Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Sarah Zappe is the Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Pennsylvania State University. Her background is in educational psychology with an emphasis on educational testing and assessment.Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University Michael Alley is an associate professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (2002, Springer-Verlag). In addition, he regularly teaches presentation workshops at several research institutions in the United States and Europe