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- Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C
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- 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Mathew Mounce, University of Central Oklhoma
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facilitation of their peer mentors, students built a working scaleddown model that could autonomously navigate, identify, and extract mines. Following thepresentation of their project, these students expressed enthusiasm in pursuing a degree inengineering physics and computer science disciplines.IntroductionThe National science foundation and the International Association for the Evaluation ofEducational Achievement reported that America is below average in science and mathematicseducation when compared to other countries. When comparing U.S. K-12 students to theirinternational counterparts, a trend emerged. While U.S. students in the 4th and 8th grades scorein the top percentile, 12th graders score at the bottom in math and science1. Without a
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- Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics
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- 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University
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, computer architecture, and peripheral hardware issues are discussed throughout thecourse so that the students gain a working knowledge of these topics. Hands-on learning isemphasized through simulation, hardware and software labs, and a final project. Also weemphasize the system-level design, high-level language, and connections between the Clanguage, assembly, and the underline hardware architecture. The outcomes of this course haveshown that this approach (1) inspires engineering physics students to be interested inmicrocontrollers, (2) provides students with a less compartmentalized view of manyhardware/software topics, and finally (3) underscores the importance of system-level design withjust enough understanding about individual components or
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- Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Phys
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- 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Randy Buchanan, University of Southern Mississippi; Christopher Winstead, University of Southern Mississippi; Anton Netchaev, University of Southern Mississippi; Steven Allee, University of Southern Mississippi
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measurement of H2 concentration in the purge gas. A commercialH2 sensor will be characterized for use as the real-time sensor and H2 concentration as anindicator of the effectiveness of the purging process, thus enabling the minimizing of heliumwaste. A test apparatus for water and liquid nitrogen flow research was retrofitted to provide formeasurement of hydrogen in a helium flow stream. Results are currently being compiled but willbe presented in the final paper, as well as the overall process and activities related to studentlearning.Student InvolvementThe project was the result of collaboration between the programs of Physics and ElectronicsEngineering Technology. Students participated in the design, specification, acquisition, andinstallation of
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1
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- 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Aric M. Gillispie; Mathew Benton
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quizzes, projects, and exams. Other qualitative observations are also discussed. Positive effects were previously observed in the nonlecture course compared to the lecture course and this paper discusses our most recent observations. Introduction The author (Lemley) teaches a junior level (first course) Thermodynamics course at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), which serves all engineering majors at the institution. This paper describes the author’s most recent attempt to flip the classroom by having students devote time outside of class taking notes and studying lecture material, while working with the instructor on concepts and problemsolving during class meetings
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- Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
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- 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Juan Antonio Alanis
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argumentation andself-regulation. The variety of technological tools and equipment available in the classroomfacilitate students’ investigation of various models that were constructed based on their ownobservations and measurements.This is an ongoing project. This paper compares the grades of freshmen who took the integratedphysics-math course and those who enrolled in separate math and physics courses. It will alsopresent the authors’ conclusions about engineering students’ learning and attitudes towardsphysics and math, and competencies fostered by the curricular design and classroom setting.BackgroundIntegrated math and sciences courses have been a goal for many universities1,2,3,4,5. Our attemptfocuses on integrating math and physics for first
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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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underrepresented minority students in science and engineering whohave demonstrated excellent academic records in math and science. This paper describes thescience and engineering course offered by the program including its objectives, teachingphilosophies, and its mentoring process for design and research projects. Assessment isperformed using the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and shows excellent student gains whencompared with other college-level physics courses. Student surveys and feedback on theprogram, the course, and general science and engineering attitudes are also discussed, andrecommendations for future courses are provided.IntroductionPre-college science and engineering programs offer students an opportunity to explore careers inscience 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
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- Engineering Physics & Physics
using sometechnological innovations in a one semester course in modern physics for sophomore engineeringstudents. That paper compared results from two semesters before using the technology with onesemester using it. In this paper results are given for two additional semesters. Data for 233 pre-project students and 298 project students are now available. Several important aspects of theconduct of the course were changed during this time, so the conclusions from the data aresomewhat subjective. Nevertheless, others contemplating using similar technology might findthe discussion useful. The technology has made it possible to increase conceptual understandingwhile making a small improvement in grades. The best students did significantly better
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- Engineering Physics Technical Session 4
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Paulo Alexandre Martin, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Keiti Pereira Vidal Souza, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia
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actions (student activities to improve learning without any evaluation grades,namely, 1.Student support; 2.Technical Staff; 3.Video classes, and 4. Teaching service) anddirect learning actions (student activities to improve learning with evaluation grade, namely, 5.Online exercises; 6. Pre-Exam; 7. Laboratory reports; 8. Active Learning Projects; 9. LaboratorySeminars, and 10. Preparatory Discussion Laboratory Questions).Keywords: Physics, Engineering Education, Active LearningIntroductionLearning is a process. The assessment of learning is a powerful diagnosis that allows teachers toredirect their efforts towards assisting the weaknesses of the learning process as presented bystudents. This paper discusses 10 ways to improve learning Physics as
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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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- Daniel Ludwigsen, Kettering University; Janet Brelin-Fornari, Kettering University; Joseph Neal, Kettering University
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. Project Description - Coordination of research efforts between physics and the crash safety center to fulfill the obligations of the funding agency in the redesign of the PHYS-115 lab curriculum. Create, edit, and integrate data and multimedia for use in lab curriculum. Assess curricular materials and student feedback for improvement in lab activities. Perform research in Kettering University’s Crash Safety Center Page 22.389.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Crash Safety in the Introductory Physics LabIntroductionIntroductory Physics labs would seem
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- Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs
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- 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Winston Jackson, California Institute of Technology; Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology; James Maloney, California Institute of Technology; Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, California Institute of Technology; Julian Rimoli, California Institute of Technology; Luz Rivas, California Institute of Technology
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focused on MATLAB. Caltech graduate students andinstitute staff lead each course. Course instructors are hired in the spring preceding the programand meet weekly to develop the course curriculum. Through lectures, hands-on experiments andhomework assignments, each course exposes participants to fundamental science principleswhile giving students the opportunity to propose further questions in the fields. As a culminatingproject for each course, participants produce a group research project with the help of a YESSinstructor. The successful completion of the project relies upon all the skills and concepts that thestudents acquire throughout the courses. At the end of the program, students present their projectfindings to Caltech faculty
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2
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- 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey & Universidad Andrés Bello; Jorge Eugenio de la Garza Becerra, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)
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Instruction (MI)and models and modeling perspective. This innovation involves redesigning the course’s content,combining teaching strategies, reshaping the classroom setting, and using technology.In this study 37 first-year engineering students were enrolled in the integrated course. Theresearch questions were: What elements of the physical and mathematical models do studentsuse when solving a complex real problem? How does the consistency of students’ model lead toa robust understanding of the problem? To answer these questions, students workedcollaboratively on a project that involved the analysis of an extreme bungee jump. Theperformance of the students in this project revealed: a) students’ integration of physical andmathematical models, b
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- Engineering Physics Division Poster Session
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- 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Ivan Gutierrez, Univerisity of Central Oklahoma
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poster will present the following graphical results: impacts to computational research andthe research infrastructure at UCO, examples of internet browser-based access to use certaincluster software (focused on common engineering software that has been installed), andvisualization and other results from specific research and education projects will be displayed.
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4
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- 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Thomas Chen
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).Certainly all academic institution types have a role to play in HPC and CI education. This paperis focused on the deployment of a HPC cluster at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution(PUI). At a PUI the engagement of students in research projects is mostly from theundergraduate ranks which is markedly different from research intensive university. The idea ofundergraduate research (UGR), if unfamiliar, may seem like a stretch, but Kuh3 and others4-5have observed the positive effect of improved persistence in college courses generally and inSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses in particular, for thosestudents involved in UGR.This paper is in a series of reports about progress of high performance computing at UCO
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1
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- 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Teresa L. Larkin, American University
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14.6 Activities Creative 100 14.6 Project Short Paper 100 14.6 Class 85 12.4 Involvement (Attendance) Final Exam 150 21.9A brief description of each of the writing-based assessment strategies is included below with Page 26.1481.5particular emphasis on the short paper activity. Following a description of the short paperactivity a summary of the strengths of adopting a
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2
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- 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
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;proximity sensors; LVDTs; MEMS accelerometer & gyroscopes; rotary encoders, to name afew). Depending on the sensor, tasks may include interfacing to digital or analog outputs;creating a program in VB6 that utilizes the DAQ’s inputs & outputs; and determining thecharacteristics of the sensor. Finally, the last two to three weeks are given over to an open-endedfinal project in which students are to “use a sensor to solve a ‘problem’ for a customer.” Figure1 shows some of the stations in the laboratory used by this course. Several of these stationsimplement VB6 to control the apparatus and to acquire data from benchtop instruments. Figure 1. The Engineering Physics Sensor Lab.Exiting seniors and EP alumni
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- Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
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- 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of St. Thomas; Adam S Green, University of St. Thomas; Jeffrey A. Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Marty Johnston, University of St. Thomas; Paul R Ohmann, University of St. Thomas (MN)
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waysthroughout the curriculum, from simple tasks such as plotting functions, to sophisticated taskssuch as simulating the dynamics of a complex system. We are also connecting the theory ofidealized physical systems with real systems through the combination of computer simulationsand validation experiments. Through continued exposure, we anticipate that our students willembrace computation as a useful tool in their arsenal. This paper describes our project, whichinvolves five physics faculty and an advisor from the School of Engineering who has expertise ineducation.IntroductionMost physics research these days involves the use of computers for data collection and analysis,simulations, symbolic manipulation, and numerical analysis. As the American
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- Innovations in Teaching Upper-Level Physics
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- 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Gerald Rothberg, Stevens Institute of Technology
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- Engineering Physics & Physics
participants in theprocess, not passive listeners.”3 In this paper I describe a project to significantly improve student learning in my one semestersophomore course in modern physics for engineers by introducing technologies to enhance activelearning. None of the technologies is new; I only am describing my own experiences with aparticular combination, a classroom response system in conjunction with a tablet computer, acombination which is also not new. The Physics Education Research Group, University ofMassachusetts, web site provides many links to information about the technologies used here asdeveloped by themselves and a number of universities and companies4-6. Another excellentsource, emphasizing their own product, Classroom Presenter, is the
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- 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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programming in general, they do notalways provide broad opportunities to apply this knowledge in an engineering or physicsenvironment. This is similar to the required writing courses that students complete as part of theirfreshman general education core. While these courses teach the mechanics of writing, it is in abroad spectrum and not always applicable directly to writing in a technical field.Students in the traditional physics and applied physics tracks at UCA are required to complete a3-hour introduction to programming course offered in the Department of Computer Science. Thiscourse currently uses Python as the programming language of choice. Students are required todevelop code for an end-of-semester project of their choosing. While the course
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- Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Phys
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- 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David Probst, Southeast Missouri State University
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ElectromagneticsElectromagnetics is a rather challenging topic for many physics and engineering students, as theelectric and magnetic fields are invisible and the mathematics is very complicated. Therefore,without the help of CAD software, students often feel that this abstract theory has littleconnection with the real world. As a result, students tend to memorize a few equations, butcannot apply them in practical problems. There are many advanced EM field simulation softwarepackages available, and we adopted QuickFieldTM, which is very easy to use and its limitation in2D simulation is not an issue for this class.The first project assigned in this course was in the area of electrostatics, and the topic wascapacitive sensor. As the capacitance depends both on the geometry
An Evaluation of a Digital Learning Management System In High School Physics Classrooms (Evaluation)
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- K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Meera N.K. Singh PEng, University of Calgary; Qiao Sun, University of Calgary; Cassy M. Weber, Science Alberta Foundation (o/a MindFuel)
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integrated through teacher views that produce dynamic project-basedlesson plans. The system encourages an interdisciplinary approach that requires studentsto draw on multiple subject areas simultaneously to solve real world problems.This paper presents the results of the initial evaluation of the DLMS. After providing thedetails regarding its infrastructure, a critical evaluation of the platform and how itsupports both teachers and students in a balanced approach to learning is presented. Thisevaluation draws upon the Felder-Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLM) in thatelements of the DLSM are evaluated within the context of the models four dimensions.The initial results of a pilot project aimed at evaluating its effectiveness in schools
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- 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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Paper ID #8929Teaching Vectors To Engineering Students Through an Interactive VectorBased GameDr. James G. O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an assistant professor of Physics and Mathematics at WIT. His field of expertise is gravitation and cosmology, and has published numerous papers on alternative formulations of gravity. He is a strong advocate of project based learning in physics and mathematics, and is always trying to engage students in new and exciting ways to bring physics alive in the classroom and laboratory.Dr. Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology
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- Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
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- 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology
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physical principles anddevice behavior and an improved sequence in electronics instruction are outcomes.I. IntroductionElectronics is a particularly important area of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) and hasbeen recognized by the National Academy of Engineering as one of the twenty “GreatestEngineering Achievements1.” It gives instrumentation and processing support. It gives thehardware integral to systems and projects. It is a core area for assessment examinations such asthe Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 and for curricula guidelines such as the NationalStandards for Computer Engineering3. The study and analysis of key nonlinear semiconductordevices including diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers are foundations for
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- Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I
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- 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University
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severalinstitutions. Exploring different ideas and new techniques are always a challenging task.Even though several high schools have rigorous curricula, students' knowledge varieswith the courses and the level of the courses they have taken. As a good example, mosthigh schools have physics or physics-related courses, but their students' knowledge ofelectrical circuit elements such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors varies. For first yearengineering students, a background in physics is an important aspect to deal with variousactivities and projects1-3.Incorporating projects with Physics concepts in the freshmen engineering courses, suchas dealing with circuit elements and exposing the use of those elements in realapplications is one way to build the
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- Engineering Physics Technical Session 1
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) and Universidad Andres Bello ; Jorge Eugenio de la Garza Becerra, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) and Universidad Andres Bello ; Cynthia Concepción Castro, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey
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, Chile and Argentina and 26 workshops in Mex- ico, Chile and Argentina. He has participated obtaining projects funded by the European Consortium of Innovative Universities, HP Development Company, Agencia Espa˜nola de Cooperaci´on Internacional para el Desarrollo and the University of Arizona. He is a member of the Mexican Council of Educa- tional Research, Vicepresident of the Latin American Physics Education Network (LAPEN), coordinator of the Evaluation of Learning and Instruction Topical Group within the International Research Group on Physics Teaching (GIREP for French); member of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) in which he was member and president of the International Committee (2006-2008
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- Programmatic Issues in Engineering Physics
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- 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Denise Martinez, Tarleton State University
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evidence as part of the Course Evaluation Form. • Peer Evaluations: In courses involving team projects, the students complete a team evaluation form (content at the discretion of the instructor) assessing the participation of their teammates and themselves in the project. • Concept Inventories are administered in as many courses as they are applicable, available, and desired by the instructor. Nationally normed exams such as the Mechanics Baseline Test provide a measure of relative performance. • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Engineering Physics students are encouraged, but not required, to take the FE Exam. Student performance and pass rate data are kept. This also provides a measure of
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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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- Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rana Mitra, Southeastern Louisiana University; Maarij M Syed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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world. Wireless technology will be an integral part of this. Introduce many additional stimulating and challenging activities or student projects that will Page 22.1658.3 modeled after real-world situations in the laboratory 2 Initiate interactive pedagogical methods to increase class participation, and effective student- teacher communication.Implementation of new ideasThe concept of centripetal acceleration is often not understood properly, and students often confusethe pseudo centrifugal force as being a
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- Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics
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- 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Braxton Lewis, West Virginia University; Wathiq Abdul-Razzaq, West Virginia University; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University
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. Winn, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department at West Virginia University.Robin Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. Page 14.1103.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Supporting Students in Physics 111: A Critical Gateway to Engineering Career Paths*This project is funded through a STEP grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)supporting a multi
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- Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C
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- 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University
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Harvard University and B.S. from Rice University. He is a Chairman of Physics Department at Suffolk University. His research interests include neural networks, wireless motes, and ellipsometry. He has a strong commitment to teaching and integrating innovative technology to better reach his students, from streaming video and electronic writing tables for distance learning to using wireless mesh-networking devices in undergraduate research projects. His academic awards include C.W. Heaps Prize in Physics and Phi Beta Kappa from Rice University, Woodrow Wilson Fellow at Harvard University, and Carnegie Foundation Massachusetts Professor of the Year in 2005.Chris Rogers, Tufts University
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- Technology in the Physics Classroom
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- 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitat Berlin; Thomas Richter, Technische Universitat Berlin; Harald Scheel, Technische Universitat Berlin; Christian Thomsen
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virtual knowledge spaces, and on the design of intelligent data analysis and validation schemes.Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitat Berlin Olivier Pfeiffer received his M.Sc. in Mathematics at the Berlin University of Technology in 2002. His thesis in numerical mathematics investigated “Error Control using Adaptive Methods for Elliptic Control Problems in Matlab”. He has been working in several eLearning projects at the Berlin University of Technology, beginning as a student assistant in the Mumie project - a platform using new pedagogical concepts to support teaching of mathematics for mathematicians, engineers and natural scientists - at the Berlin University of Technology in
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- K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Luke D. Conlin, Stanford University; Doris B. Chin, Stanford University
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to invent their own index were better prepared to learn the ratio structure of density, asevidenced by reconstructing the crowdedness examples as well as transferring to new ratioproblems.In many science classrooms, a common approach is to teach scientific principles throughengineering and design projects. For example, by designing balloon cars, students are supposedto learn Newton’s 3rd law. Despite the popularity of this approach, there is surprisingly littleevidence of its effectiveness, as nonexperts rarely draw connections between their designs andtarget science ideas6,7. One thing these approaches have in common is a static assessment ofphysics principles after the project is completed. This adherence to static assessments may