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Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kellen Maicher, Purdue University; Marvin Sarapin, Purdue University; James Mohler, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

for SIGGRAPH 2010 and was the SIGGRAPH 2005 conference chair. James has presented papers and workshops at international conferences in Austria, Brazil, England, Finland, Portugal, and Russia. Most recently his work has focused on China – conducting several invited lecture series at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and co-leading a study abroad course that visited several Chinese institutions. Currently he is working with HIT to develop a collaborative graduate course under a grant from HIT and the Chinese government. Page 14.649.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Kilmer, Purdue University College of Technology at Kokomo

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Engineering Design Graphics

2006-1077: IMAGINING FUTURE TECHNOLOGY THROUGH SEAMLESSMOBILITYLisa Kilmer, Purdue University College of Technology at Kokomo Lisa Kilmer is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. Page 11.714.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Imagining Future Technology through Seamless MobilityAbstractThis article discusses the development, implementation, and evaluation of a company sponsoredcompetition, MOTOFWRD by Motorola, into a course project for engineering graphicstechnology students that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and imagining futuretechnology. The

Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Nathan Delson, eGrove Education

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #9247Using Touch Interface Technology for Spatial Visualization TraininDr. Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego Van Den Einde is a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment (LPSOE) at UCSD. She teaches core undergraduate courses in Structural Engineering, is the chair of the ABET committee responsible for the continuous curricular improvement process, incorporates education innovations into courses (Peer Instruction, Project-based learning), is responsible for TA training (preparing next generation faculty), serves as faculty advisor to student organizations, hears cases of academic

Conference Session

Innovative Graphics Instruction

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #9677Assessing the Technology Management Preparation of Design TechnologistsDr. Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University Robert A. ”Bob” Chin is a full professor in the Department of Technology Systems, East Carolina Univer- sity, where he has taught since 1986. He is the current director of publications for the Engineering Design Graphics Division and the editor for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. Chin has also served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division’s annual and mid-year conference program chair, and he has served as a review board member for several journals including the EDGJ. He has been

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University; Mary Sadowski, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2009-363: MEASURING AND ENHANCING SPATIAL VISUALIZATION INENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSPatrick Connolly, Purdue UniversityLa Verne Abe Harris, Purdue UniversityMary Sadowski, Purdue University Page 14.868.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Measuring and Enhancing Spatial Visualization in Engineering Technology StudentsIntroductionOne way engineering technology curricula aid in the preparation of future engineers andtechnologists is in the development of spatial visualization skills to better solve real worldengineering design problems. This paper focuses on a recent study at Purdue University that waspart of the National

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-hsiang Chang, Purdue University; Craig Miller, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

2006-2495: USING COMPUTER SIMULATION TO TEACH UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS ERGONOMICSYi-hsiang Chang, Purdue UniversityCraig Miller, Purdue University Page 11.1379.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 USING COMPUTER SIMULATION TO TEACH UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS ERGONOMICS Yi-hsiang Chang and Craig L. Miller Department of Computer Graphics Technology Purdue UniversityAbstractIn this article, we are presenting a senior level course module on ergonomics that was developedat Purdue University

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Seamus Gordon, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

. Page 14.1259.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The understated value of freehand sketching in technology educationAbstractAs education plays such a vital role in economic competitiveness, it is no surprise thatthe focus for many governments is to invest in educational initiatives. Innovation inpedagogy, refined curriculum and much research into the science of teaching andlearning is hoped to promote a knowledge economy. In recent years the Irisheducation systems have been particularly proactive in the area of technologyeducation. Four new subjects were drafted at Senior Cycle level, all with a commonphilosophy grounded in design and technology. This clear shift in focus from thetraditional craft based subjects to a more

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1: Instructional

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asefeh Kardgar, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Dawn Laux, Purdue University; Amelia Chesley, Purdue University; David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Paper ID #18469Developing Strategies for Instruction and Assessment of Infographics for First-Year Technology StudentsAsefeh Kardgar, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Asefeh Kardgar is currently a master student in Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue polytechnic Institute, West Lafayette.Prof. Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Nathan Mentzer is an assistant professor in the College of Technology with a joint appointment in the College of Education at Purdue University. Hired as a part of the strategic P12 STEM initiative, he prepares Engineering/Technology candidates for teacher

Conference Session

Assessment Within Engineering Design Graphics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richelle Fosu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karthik Sukumar, Purdue University; Patrick E. Connolly, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #15955Spatial Visualization Ability and Learning Style Preference Assessment AmongConstruction Related Undergraduate Engineering and Technology StudentsRichelle Fosu, Purdue University, West Lafayette Richelle Fosu is a PhD Fellow/Candidate in the Computer Graphics Technology department at Purdue University. Her specialization is in Building Information Modeling. Richelle Fosu has a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Jacobs University, Bremen Germany; and a MS in Computer Graphics Technology from Purdue University. Her research interests include Building Information Mod- eling, Spatial

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3: Flipped Classroom

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Patrick Bass, The Citadel; Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #34836Doing the Backflip: Using Classroom Technology to Adapt a Flipped Classto the HyFlex Teaching ModelDr. Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel Dr. Nathan Washuta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He received both his B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Maryland – College Park. His primary research interests include Hydrodynamics, Turbulence, and Experimental Methods.Dr. Patrick Bass, The Citadel Patrick Bass is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Citadel, in Charleston, SC

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Study, Virginia State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2008-1242: THE HAPTIC ABILITIES OF A SAMPLE OF MINORITYENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSNancy Study, Virginia State University Page 13.1233.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Haptic Abilities of a Sample of Minority Engineering & Technology StudentsAbstractMinority engineering and technology students at an HBCU who had low visualization abilities asindicated by their test scores on the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test were found to have, as agroup, average haptic abilities as measured by the Haptic Visual Discrimination Test. However,in an initial study, approximately 17 percent of the subjects were below

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

; Sadowski, 2005) was awarded the Chair Award for the outstanding paper of the American Society of Engineering Educators Engineering Design Graphics Division.Richard Newman, Arizona State University Richard L. Newman joined Arizona State University in August of 2001 and currently serves as Director of Training Operations for the Microelectronics Teaching Factory. In this position Mr. Newman is responsible for the identification, development and delivery of education and training for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Prior to joining Arizona State University, Richard served 20 years as a faculty member and administrator within the Division of Technology and Applied Sciences at Arizona

Conference Session

Visualization

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Study, Virginia State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

2006-511: USING REMEDIATION TO IMPROVE VISUALIZATION ABILITIES INMINORITY ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSNancy Study, Virginia State University Dr. Study is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Virginia State University. She formerly was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University, and also taught as an Instructor at Missouri State University in the Department of Technology. Her research interests include the visualization and haptic skills of engineering and technology students. Page 11.1405.1

Conference Session

Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics Education Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #12909Blending a Spatial Skills Intervention into a Mainstream Technology TeacherEducation Degree ProgramDr. Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick Dr. Lane is a Lecturer in Technology Teacher Education at the University of Limerick. His research interests are in the areas of freehand sketching, cognition and spatial visualization. He is currently Director of Membership of the Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD).Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University Dr. Sheryl Sorby is currently a Professor of STEM Education at The Ohio State University and was re- cently a Fulbright Scholar at the Dublin Institute

Conference Session

Innovative Graphics Instruction

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Raymond Lynch, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #10152Graphics within Initial Technology Teacher Education: A Snapshot of Ire-land and USADr. Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick Diarmaid is a Lecturer in Technology Teacher Education at the University of Limerick. His research interests are in the areas of freehand sketching, cognition and spatial visualization. He is currently Director of Membership of the Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD).Dr. Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University Ted Branoff, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the department of STEM Education at North Carolina State University. He has been an ASEE member since

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy E. Study, Virginia State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-1339: LONG-TERM IMPACT OF IMPROVING VISUALIZATIONABILITIES OF MINORITY ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STU-DENTSNancy E. Study, Virginia State University Nancy E. Study is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology at Virginia State University where she teaches courses in engineering graphics, facility planning, and cost estimating. She has been active in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE since 1999, has presented a number of papers at the EDGD midyear meetings and annual conferences, and has served as Associate Editor of the Engineering Design Graphics Journal since 2006. Nancy has a B.S. from Missouri State University and M.S. and Ph.D. from Purdue University. Her re- search

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

collaboration, 3D data interoperability, and engineering design graphics standards and documentation. Nathan has taught graduate courses in the foundations of graphics in technology and instrumentation and measurement in research design. He has worked for a variety of companies in using and integrating PLM tools in the engineering design process through the development of custom training applications and materials. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Graphics and a Master of Science in Technology from Purdue University, and a doctorate in Technology Education from North Carolina State University.Mitchell L Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Mitchell L. Springer, PMP, SPHR Dr. Springer is an

Conference Session

Visualization tools, modeling abilities and grading models

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hosein Atharifar, Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; James Richard Knapp Sr., Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

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Engineering Design Graphics

Sharif University of Tech, Iran; and his PhD degree in mechanical engineering from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.Dr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityProf. James Richard Knapp Sr., Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Jim Knapp is an Assistant Professor in the CAD Technology Department at Thaddues Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA. Jim earned his Master’s of Education in Technology Education from Millersville University of PA in 2002. He has been teaching Technology Education and CAD since 1995. Page 23.1121.1 c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Janice McClure, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Engineering Design Graphics

2006-1793: TEACHING A COMMON ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSE TOFIRST YEAR ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS:A CASE STUDYSohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College Dr. Sohail Anwar is currently serving as an associate professor of engineering and the Program Coordinator of Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State University. Altoona College. Since 1996, he has also served as an invited professor of Electrical Engineering at IUT Bethune, France. Dr. Anwar is serving as the Executive Editor of the International Journal of Modern Engineering and as the Production Editor of the Journal of Engineering Technology.JANICE McCLURE, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Moustafa Moustafa, Old Dominion University; Julie Moustafa, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Design Graphics

teaching certificate for business, and anticipates a master in instructional design and technology in the summer of 2007; both degrees are from Old Dominion University. Page 12.1538.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Basic Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Courses at the Freshman Level to Improve Technology Students Competitiveness in Obtaining Early Academic Career InternshipsAbstract:Many students have the desire to have internships and part-time employment during theiracademic careers. Often students in their freshman and sophomore years in four yearengineering and

Conference Session

Learning styles affect on students in graphic and design courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice Y. Scales, North Carolina State University; Terri E Varnado, North Carolina State University; Jennifer Buelin-Biesecker, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #6289Designing Active Learning Activities for On-line and Emerging Technology:A Report on Student’s Perceptions of the Activities and Activity RefinementDr. Alice Y. Scales, North Carolina State University Dr. Alice Y. Scales is the assistant department head of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineer- ing and Mathematics Education at North Carolina State University. She has taught at NC State University since 1988. She has a B.S. in Science Education, a M.Ed. in Industrial Arts Education, and an Ed.D. in Occupational Education.Dr. Terri E Varnado, North Carolina State University Dr. Varnado is an assistant

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Norma Veurink, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2010-617: ARE THE VISUALIZATION SKILLS OF FIRST-YEARENGINEERING STUDENTS CHANGING?Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University Dr. Sheryl Sorby is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics and Director of the Engineering Education and Innovation research group at Michigan Technological University. She recently served as a Program Director within the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation. Her research interests include graphics and visualization. She has been the principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than $5M in external funding, most from the National Science Foundation for educational projects. She was the

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2 - Design & Manufacturing Topics

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kata Dosa, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #26739External Representation Design-for-Sustainability Intervention in an Engi-neering Graphics CourseDr. Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Raghu Pucha is a Senior Lecturer at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Insti- tute of Technology, in the area of CAD/CAE and Manufacturing. Dr. Pucha teaches computer graphics and design courses at Georgia Tech., and conducts research in the area of developing computational tools for the design, analysis and manufacturing of advanced materials and systems. Dr. Pucha has three provisional U.S. patents and co-authored over 60 research papers

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #15202Is Condensed Better? Comparison of a Condensed Spatial Training Courseto a Semester-long VersionMs. Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University Norma Veurink is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Michigan Techno- logical University where she teaches introductory engineering courses and a spatial visualization course designed for engineering students with poorly developed spatial visualization skills. Ms. Veurink man- ages several summer programs that introduce middle and high school students to engineering. She is active in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Gorska, Cracow University of Technology; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2008-2727: TESTING INSTRUMENTS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF 3-DSPATIAL SKILLSRenata Gorska, Cracow University of Technology Renata A. Gorska is on the faculty in the school of Architecture at the Cracow University of Technology in Cracow, Poland. She spent the 1997-98 academic year on sabbatical to Michigan Technological University. Her research interests are in assessing and training for spatial skillsSheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University Sheryl A. Sorby is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering andis the former Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College ofEngineering at Michigan Technological University. She is currentlyserving as a Program Director in the Division

Conference Session

Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics Education Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University; A. J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #12654Comparison of On-line versus Paper Spatial Testing MethodsMs. Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University Norma Veurink is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Michigan Techno- logical University where she teaches introductory engineering courses and a spatial visualization course designed for engineering students with poorly developed spatial visualization skills. Ms. Veurink man- ages several summer programs that introduce middle and high school students to engineering. She is active in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE.Dr. A. J. Hamlin, Michigan

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-1785: SPATIAL VISUALIZATION SKILLS: IMPACT ON CON-FIDENCE AND SUCCESS IN AN ENGINEERING CURRICULUMNorma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University Ms. Veurink is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech where she teaches First Year Engineering courses. Ms. Veurink has conducted research on the impact of spatial visualization training on student retention and success and is on the Executive Board for the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE.AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technolog- ical University where she teaches first year engineering courses and an

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-1912: RAISING THE BAR? LONGITUDINAL STUDY TO DE-TERMINE WHICH STUDENTS WOULD BENEFIT MOST FROM SPA-TIAL TRAININGNorma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University Ms. Veurink is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech where she teaches first year engineering courses. She has researched the impact of spatial training on student success and is actively involved in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE.Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University Sheryl A. Sorby is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics and Director of Engi- neering Education and Research. She is the former Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of

Conference Session

Advances in CAD with Emphasis on Dimensioning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #8775Modifying an Assembly Project to Improve Student Dimensioning SkillsMs. Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University Norma L. Veurink is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Michigan Techno- logical University where she teaches introductory engineering courses and a spatial visualization course designed for engineering students with poor spatial visualization skills. Ms. Veurink manages several summer programs that introduce middle and high school students to engineering. She is the Secre- tary/Treasurer for the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE and is also a

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Graphics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Lumsdaine, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2007-3093: CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING IN CAPSTONE DESIGNEdward Lumsdaine, Michigan Technological University Dr. Edward Lumsdaine is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University and Special Professor of Business, Institute for Enterprise and Innovation, University of Nottingham (England). For many years he was management consultant at Ford Motor Company and in the last few years helped to develop and direct a high-tech education and training program in the use of design and data management tools. In 1994 he received the ASEE Chester F. Carlson award for innovation in engineering education. He has co-authored several books and teaches classes and