Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

creation and in their level of abstraction4. They can be in the mind (internal) orthey can be physically perceivable (external).The ability to mentally rotate and manipulate geometry is of fundamental importance interms of being able to graphically communicate. Keen spatial skill is a strong indicatorof achievement and attainment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsfields5. These abilities are significant for an assortment of reasons, including “effectiveeducation in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines”,(p. 352). Predominantly, previous academic studies concentrated on spatial ability, but Page

Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yingjie Victor Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Zhenyu Cheryl Qian, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

overbearing; however, it is very true thathumanity’s future relies on the creative mind. As educators, we look forward to inspiring,motivating, and fostering students’ creativity. Most technology and engineering students tend toquickly focus on the technical aspects of a project, and design students tend to focus on usability,quality, innovation, and the aesthetics of products [2]. In this paper, we discuss our collaborativepractice to integrate these two tendency directions and inspire creativity in the practice. As a category of the IEEE VIS conferences, the VAST (Visual Analytics Science andTechnology) challenges aim to push the forefront of visual analytics tools using benchmark datasets and establish a forum to advance visual analytics

Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Olga Stavridis, Ohio State University; Lisa A. Barclay M.S., The Ohio State University ; Lisa Abrams, The Ohio State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Jessica Thomas, Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

First-Year Engineering StudentsAbstractThe impact of spatial visualization skills on retention and performance in undergraduateengineering schools has been studied extensively. The National Science Foundation funded afive-year program called “Engaging Students in Engineering” or ENGAGE. One strategy inENGAGE is to improve students’ spatial visualization skills. With this goal in mind, we havedeveloped an optional one-credit hour non-graded spatial visualization skills intervention courseat The Ohio State University which is offered to incoming first-year engineering students basedon their performance on the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT:R). All enteringengineering students have taken this

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

Innovative Graphics Instruction

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #9366Incorporating Active Learning into the Graphical Communications CourseDr. Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Lulu Sun is an associate professor in the Department of Freshman Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronau- tical University, where she has taught since 2006. She received her B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harbin Engineering University (China), in 1999, and her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Riverside, in 2006. Before joining Embry-riddle, she worked in the con- sulting firm of Arup at Los Angeles office as a fire engineer. Her

Conference Session

Advances in CAD with Emphasis on Dimensioning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonardo A. Bueno, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Engineering Design Graphics

graduates who either have declared anAerospace Engineering degree or are enrolled as still exploring.While there were differences in the academic status of the students, there is no significantdifference in the profile of the students. The rising seniors are only one year away fromattending college and being of similar age, they showed similar level of maturity. Also, they areacademically minded students who were recommended by their corresponding high-schoolcounselors and who are aware that they are enrolled in courses of higher education.Compared to the anecdotal experience from previous semesters, the results were encouraging.34 students formed 13 teams and all teams were able to create and complete all parts, assembliesand drawings for their

Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chen Guo, Purdue University; Yingjie Victor Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Craig L. Miller, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy B. Mueller, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrick E. Connolly, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

assistant professor in the department of computer graphics technology of Pur- due university. He received his Ph.D. degree in the areas of human-computer interaction, information visualization, and visual analytics from the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada. He earned Bachelor degree of Engineering from the Tsinghua University (China), and a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from SFU. His research covers inter- disciplinary domains of Information Visualization, Visual Analytics, Digital Media, and Human Computer Interaction. He seeks to design, model, and construct new forms of interaction in visualization and system design, by which the system can