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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University; Don Heiman, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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achieved, as judged by the students. • How can we improve this course? • Which experiments provide more stimulation, thus making them more enjoyable. II. Laboratory Teaching ApproachThe class was divided into groups of two students for each experiment. The first week of the coursewas dedicated to covering some important concepts of physics relevant to the experiments. Whileconducting the experiments the students were required to plot as they take data, typically afterevery three data points, in order to decide where to take the next few data points. Upon completionof each section of an experiment, interactive discussions were employed between students and theinstructors. This step-by-step method of checking the students

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Ieta, Oswego State University College; Rachid Manseur, State University of New York, Oswego; Thomas E. Doyle P.Eng., McMaster University

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- fluid experiments.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSAn old VEECO instrument, **** Add sentence on what a VEECO instrument is **** has beenlocated in the department and made available. With the help of a senior faculty, the instrument isinstalled in the laboratory and allows the study of electrospray at reduced atmospheric pressure.The instrument is still being adjusted for this purpose but it is estimated that the procedure willbe completed during Spring 2011. These changes will allow for quicker evaporation of the spraydroplets and essentially open up a different avenue for micro and nano-particle synthesis. One ofthe authors will teach a capstone course in the Spring that will use the developed laboratory asthe main research facility. Students will

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

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activity into variousphysics and/or engineering courses. We believe the laboratory activity provides a valuablecontext for teaching and learning in the areas of nanotechnology, photovoltaics, elementary andadvanced topics in direct current circuits, thin films and the interaction of light and matter. Webelieve that the device fabrication and subsequent analysis is appropriate for a variety of coursesincluding second semester general physics laboratory courses (typically electricity, magnetismand optics) as well as advanced courses in physics, engineering or both.First, we present a brief introduction of the physics of thin film organic solar cells incorporatingthe fullerene, C60. The section is not meant to be a comprehensive review but an

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 2

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ian Frommer, US Coast Guard Academy; Paul Benjamin Crilly, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Paper ID #15144Lasting Laboratory LessonsProf. Ian Frommer, US Coast Guard Academy Dr. Ian Frommer is an associate professor of mathematics at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. He earned his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from the University of Maryland and his A.B. degree in astronomy and physics from Harvard College. At the Coast Guard Academy he teaches a wide range of courses in mathematics and operations research, and is an active advisor in the senior capstone course. His research interests include the application of mathematics and operations research to sustainability and music.Dr. Paul Benjamin

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Eswara Venugopal

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., Parker, G.W., and Beichner, R.J., “Can one lab make a difference?”, Phys. Educ. Res., Am. J. Phys., 68 (7), July 2000, pp. S60.3. Arons, A.B., Teaching Introductory Physics, John Wiley & Sons, 1997.4. McDermott, L.C., Shaffer, P.S., and the Physics Education Group, Tutorials in Introductory Physics, Prentice Hall, 1998.5. McDermott, L.C., et.al., Physics by Inquiry, John Wiley & Sons, 1996.6. Ross, R.A., “Inquiry-Based Experiments in the Introductory Physics Laboratory”, Proceedings of the 2000 Frontiers in Education Conference, Kansas City MO, (2000).7. Ross, R.A., Langrill, M., and Tomlinson, S., “Directed inquiry in the introductory physics laboratory”, Proceedings of the 1998 North Central Section Spring Conference of the

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Franz J. Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Derek Cascio, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Resistance is Futile: A New Collaborative Laboratory Game Based Lab to Teach Basic Circuit Concepts AbstractIn recent years, gamification of education has proven to be an effective paradigm in modernpedagogy. Following the success their previous work "Sector Vector”, the authors now present anew game-based laboratory to highlight the manipulation and calculation of resistors in circuits.In Game of Ohms [1] the lesson of electrical resistance is delivered as an interactive exercisebuilding an intricate circuit. As the game progresses, students are forced to make short and longterm plans to modify an evolving circuit which

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; W. Doyle St.John, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Paper ID #7830Adapting an Engineering Physics Measurements Laboratory to IncorporateMetrology ConceptsDr. Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Hal Evensen is a Professor of Engineering Physics, with several years as Program Coordinator. He has research interests in organic solar cells and nanoscale material characterization.Prof. W. Doyle St.John, University of Wisconsin, Platteville W. Doyle St.John is Professor and Chair, Department of Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin- Platteville. Professor St.John received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tulsa University (1986) and

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Technology in the Physics Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Rothberg, Stevens Institute of Technology; Pavel Boytchev, Sofia University

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AC 2007-1912: SOFTLAB VIRTUAL LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT.THERMODYNAMICS EXAMPLESGerald Rothberg, Stevens Institute of Technology Gerald Rothberg is a professor of physics and a professor of materials engineering in the Department of Chemical, Biomedical and Materials Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. Gerald.Rothberg@stevens.eduPavel Boytchev, Sofia University Pavel Boytchev is an associate professor in the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Sofia University, Bulgaria. He is the creator of the Elica programming language and teaches Elica based courses. boytchev@fmi.uni-sofia.bg

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bert Pariser, Technical Career Institutes

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AC 2012-5386: TEACHING COLLEGE PHYSICSDr. Bert Pariser, Technical Career Institutes Bert Pariser is a faculty member in the Electronic Engineering Technology and the Computer Science Technology departments at Technical Career Institutes. His primary responsibility is developing curricu- lum and teaching methodology for physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetic field theory, computers, and databases. Pariser has prepared grant proposals to the National Science Foundation, which produced the funding for a Fiber Optics Laboratory. He served as Faculty Advisor to the IEEE and Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society. Pariser was instrumental in merging Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society into the ASEE. In addition

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Scott Tracewell StJohn; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Engineering and Physics; Juan Camilo Orozco

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Paper ID #6590Laboratory and Design Experiences in the Introduction to Engineering Courseat an Engineering and Physics DepartmentProf. Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central OklahomaMr. Scott Tracewell StJohnDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central OklahomaMr. Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Engineering and PhysicsMr. Juan Camilo Orozco Page 23.7.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Laboratory and Design Experiences in the Introduction to Engineering Course for an

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary P. Hillebrand, University of Detroit Mercy; Meghann Norah Murray, University of Detroit Mercy; Jenna Ross; Robert A. Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Cherron Tarter, Ford Motor Company

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AC 2012-3301: A PHYSICS LABORATORY ACTIVITY TO SIMULATETHE OPERATION OF THE TOUCHSCREEN ON A SMARTPHONEProf. Gary P. Hillebrand, University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering and ScienceMs. Meghann Norah Murray, University of Detroit Mercy Meghann Murray has a position and conducts research in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at University of Detroit Mercy. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry from UDM and is certified to teach high school chemistry and physics. She has taught in programs such as the Detroit Area Pre-college and Engineering program. She has been a judge and mentor with the Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit, FIRST Lego League, and FRC Robotics. She

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of Saint Thomas

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each physics course, is included in Appendix A.Course DevelopmentThe first stage of course development has happened over the past three years. For spring 2010,we decided to have the same instructor teach both the Applications of Modern Physics lectureand laboratory, and use part of the laboratory period to coach students in problem-solving.Working in groups, students completed several tutorials (modified from those developed at theUniversity of Colorado-Boulder) that use PhET (Physics Education Technology)2 simulations.This proved successful in making students more at ease with the mathematics while alsoaddressing conceptual difficulties. As an added benefit, it allowed the instructor to build a betterrelationship with the students, given the

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; E. Prasad Venugopal, University of Detroit Mercy; Meghann Norah Murray; Gary P. Hillebrand, University of Detroit Mercy; Matthew Gonderinger, University of Detroit Mercy, Wayne State University

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year. Regardless ofmajor, all students taking the introductory sequence are enrolled in the same inquiry-basedsecond-semester general physics laboratory. Consequently, assessing the impact of the sharedlaboratory curriculum takes on added importance to determine if students are learning what weare teaching.8Gender & Pedagogical Issues in Physics Assessment TestsThe impact of gender on undergraduate enrollments and pedagogy have bedeviled the physicseducational community for many decades.9,10 Among all fields of science and engineering,physics continues to have among the lowest representation of females at the undergraduate level.The situation deteriorates at higher levels on the educational and professional ladder.11 Thegender gap in the

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl K. Frederickson, University of Central Arkansas

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Paper ID #18439Introducing Coding in Freshman Physics Laboratories using ArduinosDr. Carl K Frederickson, University of Central Arkansas Dr. Frederickson has taught physics at UCA for 22 years. He is the current department chair and is leading the development of a new Engineering Physics degree program. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Introducing Coding in Freshman Physics Laboratories using ArduinosAbstractDuring the fall semester 2015 Arduino microprocessors were introduced into the second semestercalculus based physics laboratory. The

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Reserve University

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modules of various physics topics developedand/or underway to be developed by the authors are presented and discussed. We believe it isworthwhile to develop new ways of teaching and learning physics, by taking advantage of theunprecedented developments of the last two decades in computer hardware, software, programminglanguages and Internet. The materials presented herein can be used as the starting point for otherinstructors considering using similar tools in undergraduate level physics courses. The authors alsostrongly believe that discussions and feedback from other educators will advance physics educationthrough introduction of new topics, laboratory experiments or new emerging computer applications indelivering lecture or in doing

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania

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techniques that reduce or eliminate lecture and replace it Page 26.150.2with active learning methods.5,6 Often the focus of the active learning strategies has been tomove away from methods that lead to students memorizing facts and mimicking solutions andtoward developing conceptual knowledge.7 Other studies have looked at changing/enhancing theexperimental/laboratory component.6,8Physics education research has also focused on developing quantitative methods that can be usedto assess the effectiveness of the traditional teaching structure as well as the impact of newteaching strategies. Those efforts led to the development of a number of

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of St. Thomas

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on the disconnect between lectureand lab, which were taught by different instructors before 2010. To address this issues the sameinstructor started teaching both the lecture and laboratory sections in Spring 2010 and somelaboratory time was allocated to guided inquiry using PhET simulations3 and materials modifiedfrom those developed at the University of Colorado at Boulder4.To address goals 2 and 3, the redeveloped course and laboratory have a materials science focus.The properties of single atoms and collections of atoms are studied with an eye towardunderstanding real-world applications. Labs closely tie in to what is being discussed in lectureand introduce students to computational modeling using MATLAB. We chose this particular high

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Innovations in Teaching Upper-Level Physics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Mowry, University of St. Thomas-St. Paul

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committee work between physics and engineering on the E&M course. Thisprovided the starting point for answering questions such as, “What E&M skills do we want ourstudents to have?”, “What is our final product?”, and “Where do our graduates go to work?”Since the study of E&M has been active for over a century, the approaches used by otherinstitutions to teach and integrate their undergraduate, graduate, and laboratory curricula were Page 11.72.3studied. A very useful list of ‘Universities' Electromagnetics Research Groups’ can be found atthe web site of the University of Illinois, Urbana4. A majority of the research groups located inthe

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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, simple laboratory exercises are then used to further reinforcethe concepts. A common exercise would be a map, where vectors can be drawn, combined andmanipulated using meter sticks and protractors. Some institutions have branched out and madeuse of vector type scavenger hunts to further engage the student.4 At WIT, we have theadvantage that laboratory sections are restricted to 16 students maximum, so small groups andgroup activities are easily implemented. Also, with the authors being avid gamers themselves,the opportunity to teach vectors on a virtual space battlefield was seized. Page 24.1173.2The students who were enrolled in the courses

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Research University

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methods of teaching in the lectureor the laboratory. We use a laboratory project-based approach, where the students arelearning by doing. The course is divided into two sections, lecture and laboratory session.During the laboratory session, the students work at mid-term and final projects, while thelecture the programming, numerical and computational techniques and methods arediscussed. The usefulness of this approach is evaluated by surveys conducted everysemester, and feedback from other educators is highly appreciated.I. IntroductionComputational physics is an independent way of doing physics, and an essential tool ofthe physics research. Numerical computations are essential to further understanding ofphysics problems, and computers and

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University

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Paper ID #12261Fishing with Broken Net: Predicament in Teaching Introductory PhysicsDr. Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University Yumin Zhang is an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Southeast Missouri State University. His academic career started in China; in 1989 he obtained master’s degree on Physics from Zhejiang University and then was employed as technical staff in the Institute of Semi- conductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences. After receiving PhD degree on Electrical Engineering from University of Minnesota in 2000, he started to work as a faculty member in University of

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University Northwest, Westville Campus, INDIANA, USA; Jinyuan Zhai, University of Akron

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Paper ID #17737Teaching/Learning Soil Mechanics with Mnemonics, Intuition, Insight andInspirationProf. Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University Northwest, Westville Campus, INDIANA, USA Dr. Jiliang Li, D.Eng (Mining Engineering, USTB), Ph.D. (Civil Engineering, UA), P.E., M.ASCE, M.ASEE, is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University Northwest at Westville campus, Indiana. Before returning to teach at University, he had industrial experience in several States with consulting projects ranging from small residential, commercial and subdivision projects to large scale State DOT and federal projects after

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Jenna Ross, Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology

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, persuasivespeaking, and physics. Our unique program targets incoming high school freshmen from adiverse urban population. For several years the physics course was based on a traditionalintroductory college mechanics laboratory curriculum. This curriculum was not inquiry-basedand provided only limited opportunities for students to construct their own knowledge byperforming open-ended activities.Scholarly research into the teaching and, more importantly, the learning of physics has providedvaluable guidance for the design of innovative curricula and pedagogy 1 . The pedagogicalstrategies that are able to demonstrate high rates of student achievement, as measured bystandardized examinations, involve some form of what is commonly called interactiveengagement

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University; Santaneel Ghosh, Southeast Missouri State University; Ken Surendran, Southeast Missouri State University

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Technology, Madras, India, and Ph.D. in applied analysis from State University of New York, Stony Brook. He is a senior life member of IEEE and a member of ACM and AITP. Page 25.1109.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Reflections on Teaching a Consolidated Capstone Design Course to a Mixed Student BodyI. IntroductionDesign is widely considered to be the central or distinguishing activity of engineering 1. TheCapstone Design course has usually been designed as a senior project laboratory to allowinggraduating seniors become prepared for working in

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anca Sala, Baker College; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

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AC 2009-1924: LESSONS LEARNED FROM TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT INTHE PHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS COURSE SEQUENCEAnca Sala, Baker College Dr. Sala is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baker College in Flint, MI. She is actively involved in teaching and developing engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is a member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA.Raghu Echempati, Kettering University Dr. Echempati is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University, Flint, MI. His area of expertise is Design and CAE. He is a member of ASME, SAE and ASEE

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Innovations in Teaching Upper-Level Physics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Eswara Venugopal

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Experiments, (Houghton Mifflin, Boston, MA, 2005) 6th ed., pp.325-350.8 Arons, A.B., Teaching Introductory Physics, (John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, 1997), pp.188-214 and 333- 339.9 McDermott, L.C., et.al., Physics by Inquiry, (John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, 1996).10 G.Brizuela and A. Juan, “Planck’s constant determination using a light bulb,” Am. J. Phys 64 (6), 819-821 (1996).11 I. R. Edmonds, “Stephan-Boltzmann Law in the Laboratory,” Am. J. Phys. 36, 845 (1968).12 B. Prasad and R. Mascarenhas, “A laboratory experiment on the application of Stefan’s law to tungsten filament lamps,” Am. J. Phys 46 (4), 420-423 (1978

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Ieta, Murray State University; Arthur Pallone

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member and a registered Professional Engineer of Ontario. He taught at the University of Western Ontario and is now Assistant Professor at Murray State University, Department of Engineering and Physics.Art Pallone, Murray State University Art Pallone holds a Ph.D in Applied Physics from the Colorado School of Mines (2000) in Golden, CO USA. He also holds an M.S. in Applied Physics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1995) and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan (1991). From 2000 to 2003, he held a Davies Fellows Postdoctoral Teaching and Research appointment cosponsored by the United States Military Academy and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. He

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology; Ted Yu, California Institute of Technology; Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, California Institute of Technology; James Maloney, California Institute of Technology; Angela Capece, California Institute of Technology; Luz Rivas, California Institute of Technology

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. candidate in Materials Science at the California Institute of Technology. He received his B.S. in Chemistry/Materials Science from UCLA and his M.S. in Materials Science from U.C. Berkeley. While at Berkeley, he was a teaching assistant for Chem 1A, an introductory chemistry class. His research interest involves atomistic level simulations of fuel cells and batteries. Ted was a physics instructor for the 2008 YESS program.Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, California Institute of Technology J. P. Ochoa-Ricoux was born in Mexico city in 1980. He obtained his B.S. in Physics Engineering with Honors from the ITESM (Monterrey Tech) in 2003. Since then he has been a graduate student at the California Institute

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa Larkin, American University

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-writing activities have been shown to help students uncover gaps in theirunderstanding in a challenging, yet non-threatening way; and, to allow students to correct flawsin their thinking before they have lost points on a quiz or exam. An example of a specificwriting activity developed for use in the introductory physics classroom will be shared. Inaddition, samples of students’ writing will be presented to illustrate typical misconceptions andto provide documentation for the need to develop techniques that encourage students to confronttheir misconceptions. Responding to students’ written work in a timely fashion is especiallychallenging for those that teach large classes. Time-efficient writing assessment strategies willbe highlighted with a

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Turner, Westfield State College; Glenn Ellis, Smith College

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indicatedthat students enjoyed the lab, indentified and addressed preconceptions, and improvedtheir understanding of how dynamics concepts fit together.1 L.Jensen, “Apparent weight changes in an elevator”, Physics Teacher 14, 436 (1976).2 C. R. Rhyner, “Studying the Motion of an Elevator”, Physics Teacher 36, 111 (1998).3 Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, Oregon, LoggerPro 3.5.0.4 R. J. Beichner, “The Effect of Simultaneous Motion Presentation and Graph Generation in a KinematicsLab,” Journal of Research in Science Teaching 27, 803 (1990).5 “Force Plate in an Elevator”, Caliper, 19 (2002).6 D.R.Sokoloff, Real Time Physics: Active Learning Laboratories Modules 1 – 4, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,Hoboken NJ, 2004).7 P.W. Laws, Workshop