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Spatial Visualization

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Design Graphics

the College of Engineering and the former Department Chair of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech. Her research interests include graphics and visualization. She has been the Principal Investigator or Co-principal investigator on more than $7 million in external funding, most from the National Science Foundation for educational projects and is the author of numerous publications and several textbooks.Ms. Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University Page 25.1172.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Spatial Skills Among Minority and International

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2012-4305: THE ROLE OF OBSERVATIONAL SKETCHING IN FORM-ING AND MANIPULATING GRAPHICAL LIBRARIESDr. Diarmaid Lane, University of LimerickDr. AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Techno- logical University, where she teaches first year engineering courses, including an Introduction to Spatial Visualization course. Her research interests include spatial visualization and educational methods. She is an active member in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE and is currently serving as the Associate Editor of the Engineering Design Graphics Journal.Ms. Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Niall

Conference Session

Assessment in Graphics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alice Y. Scales, North Carolina State University; Terri E. Varnado, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

Learning for Engineering/Technical Graphics Online EnvironmentsAbstractThis paper will examine active learning concepts and active learning techniques that can beutilized for distance education and technology enhanced instruction. Some established onlineteaching and learning methods as well as strategies will also be discussed. Consideration ofcurrent online active learning environments will follow. Hybrid courses have been taught sinceFall 2007 at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Technology, Engineering and DesignEducation. In light of these courses, there is an interest in ways to improve operative instructionin these courses. This review of literature is the beginning step towards effective

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sonya Bond Overstreet, EMH&T

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Engineering Design Graphics

on an implementationand training strategy to upgrade their engineering design software. Recognizing that they were atleast five AutoCAD® Land Desktop versions behind, the decision was made to undertake acorporate wide technology upgrade. After careful consideration, it was determined that the bestcourse of action was to take a two-phase approach. EMH&T would upgrade from AutoCAD®Land Desktop 2004 to AutoCAD® Land Desktop 2009 and then make the leap to AutoCAD®Civil 3D®. This paper will also provide tips for sustaining and advancing engineering designsoftware upgrades.IntroductionAccording to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) the worst economic recessionin U.S. history since the Great Depression began in December 2007 ending

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2012-3120: AT-RISK VISUAL PERFORMANCE AND MOTIVATIONIN INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICSDr. Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech Jeremy V. Ernst is an Assistant Professor in the Integrative STEM Education program of the Department of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech. He currently teaches graduate courses in STEM education foundations and contemporary issues in integrative STEM education. Ernst specializes in research focused on dynamic intervention means for STEM education students categorized as at-risk of dropping out of school. He also has curriculum research and development experiences in technology, engineering, and design education.Dr. Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University Aaron C

Conference Session

Assessment in Graphics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary A. Sadowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Judith A. Birchman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brandon Xavier Karcher, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

gathering data to create a concept inventory for engineering graphics. As a professor at both Purdue University and Arizona State University, Sadowski’s specialty is computer and technical graphics. She has taught a variety of courses, including CAD, web design, animation, and creative thinking. Sadowski received her B.S. from Bowling Green State University, her M.S. from The Ohio State University, and her Ph.D. from Purdue University.Prof. Judith A. Birchman, Purdue University, West Lafayette Judy Birchman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. As a member of the Computer Graphics Department, she has taught courses in engineering graphics fundamentals, drawing

Conference Session

Assessment in Graphics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

literacy, Page 25.29.2numeracy and articulacy as critical aspects of educational provision. Defining graphicalcapability and ultimately its relationship with visual literacy becomes essential whendefending its position and purpose in formal education. The evolution oftechnology/engineering education from vocationalism to a design driven neo-vocationalismor even transferable education begins to blur the boundaries of the definition of a graphicallycapable person.Specifically in engineering and technology education there is a growing need to developtransferable skill. Ritz3 argues that educators and policy makers must “look beyond thedevelopment of

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Modris Dobelis, Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2012-3191: ENGINEERING GRAPHICS LITERACY: SPATIAL VISU-ALIZATION ABILITY AND STUDENTS’ ABILITY TO MODEL OBJECTSFROM ASSEMBLY DRAWING INFORMATIONDr. Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University Theodore Branoff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at North Carolina State University. A member of ASEE since 1987, he has served as Chair of the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE and as Associate Editor in charge of paper reviews for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. He is currently President of the International Society for Ge- ometry and Graphics. Branoff’s research interests include spatial visualization in undergraduate students and

Conference Session

Assessment in Graphics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Delahunty, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Raymond Lynch, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

scores presented in previousresearch. Yue 18 analysed the spatial abilities across a number of educational levels includingthird level students of engineering and technology subjects at Essex Count College, NJ. Itwas found that first and second semester college freshman students recorded mean PSVTscores of 65% and 69%. College sophomores (2nd year students) were also analysed andrecorded a mean score of 79%. It should be noted that all these mean scores were recorded indifferent subject modules relating to engineering and technology. Taking the scores recordedby Yue 18 into account it can be inferred that the ITTE students in this study in generalpossess relatively strong spatial abilities.Performance in Graphical Analytical Element of the

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University

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Engineering Design Graphics

, 2012 Lessons Learned in Engaging Engineering Students by Improving Their Spatial Visualization SkillsAbstractResearch has shown that students with enhanced spatial visualization skills, the ability to see andthink in 3-D, are more successful in engineering, technology, computer science, chemistry andmathematics courses. These skills can be developed with training and practice. KetteringUniversity is one of the 10 selected schools in the NSF – ENGAGE Group(http://www.engageengineering.org). The three main themes of the ENGAGE grant are FacultyInteraction, Everyday Engineering Examples, and Spatial Visualization. This paper presentslessons learned in an approach to improve students’ spatial visualization skills