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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Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Patrick B. Kohl, Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines; Hsia-Po Vincent Kuo, Colorado School of Mines

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Technology-Enabled Nurturing of Creativity and Innovation: A Specific Illustration from an Undergraduate Engineering Physics CourseAbstractThere is general agreement that creativity and innovation are desirable traits in the toolbox of21st century engineers, as well as in the future workforce in general. However, there is a dearthof exemplars, pedagogical models, or best practices to be implemented in undergraduateengineering education to develop and nurture those talents.In this paper, we use a specific example of a classroom activity from a course designed to helpbridge the transition from learning the fundamental principles of engineering physics inintroductory courses to being able to creatively and

Conference Session

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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Paper ID #7986An Engineering Physics Introduction to Electronics for ECE SophomoresDr. Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology DR. STEVE E. WATKINS is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His interests include educational innovation. He is active in IEEE, HKN, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the 2009 Midwest Section Chair and the 2012 Midwest Section Conference General Chair. His Ph.D. is from the University of Texas at Austin (1989). Contact: steve.e.watkins@ieee.org

Conference Session

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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based on didactic observations from Dr. Alanis doctoral dissertation. Page 23.766.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Integrated Physics and Math course for Engineering Students: A First ExperienceAbstractThis paper presents the curricular design of an integrated course of Physics and Mathematics forfirst-year engineering students at a large private university in northern Mexico. The innovationincludes the redesign course content, teaching strategies, classroom environment, technology,and evaluation.Richard Feynman stated “The rules that

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

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Oklahoma State University (1988) respectively and a Ph.D. in Physics from Oklahoma State University (1993). He then held a postdoctoral research associate position at the Liquid Crystal Institute located on the campus of Kent State University working on flat-panel display metrology followed by a research scientist position at AlliedSignal (Madison, NJ) working on developing novel optical devices for new flat-panel display technologies. He then joined UWP (1996) assigned to develop from the ground floor a new Engineering Physics program. He continues in that role today teaching all areas of physics and engineering physics, currently serving as Department Chair as well, and pursues research in optical metrology

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Varun Kumar Karingula, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Hatem M Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Jeanne Michele Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.

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technology , April 3-5, 2008 . 10. Wasfy, T.M., Wasfy, A.M., El-Mounayri, H., and Aw, D., “ virtual training environment for a 3 –axis CNC milling machine ,”DETC2005-84689, 25TH computers and Information in engineering conference, Wsington, DC, August 2011. Page 23.229.17 11. Information regarding upward bound program in the federal government website , in http://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html Page 23.229.18   

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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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Melissa Eblen-Zayas, Carleton College

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. Page 23.416.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Development of a materials science course to serve diverse constituenciesAbstractSeven years ago, the Carleton College physics department began offering an introductorymaterials science course for physics and chemistry students with interests in materials scienceand engineering (MSE). However, in order to appeal to a broader audience and provide morefocus for a course that offered extensive breadth but limited depth, the course has evolved overthe years to concentrate on materials science, energy, and the environment. The revised coursebegins with an overview of the relationship between material

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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Polin Yadak, Cañada College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College

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engineering and mathematics at Ca˜nada College. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority and other under- represented groups in mathematics, science and engineering. Page 23.978.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Preparing STEM Students for Success in Physics Through an Intensive Summer ProgramAbstract:Many community college students have low levels of preparation for college-level

Conference Session

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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-Computational-Physics.cfm2. P. R. Ohmann, A. S. Green, and M. E. Johnston, “Infusing computation throughout the undergraduatecurriculum,” Computers in Education Journal 18(3): 12-22 (2008).3. These five courses are required for the B.S. in Physics degree. PHYS 225 and PHYS 341 are required for the B.A.in Physics and B.S. in Electrical Engineering degrees, while PHYS 331, PHYS 347, and PHYS 431 are electives.4. Applications of Modern Physics curriculum development webpage:http://ida.phys.stthomas.edu/PHYS225curriculum Page 23.477.95. The Physics Education Technology project (PhET) interactive simulations, http://phet.colorado.edu6. A

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Jessica Uscinski, American University

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served as a National Science Foundation ASEE Visiting Scholar. In 2010 she was honored at the XI Confer- ence on Engineering and Technology Education (INTERTECH 2010) in Ilh´eus, Brazil with an award in Recognition of Global Outreach and Contributions to the fields of Engineering and Technology Education Worldwide. Dr. Larkin is the author of a book chapter published in 2010 entitled ”Women’s Leadership in Engineering” in K. O’Connor (Ed.) Gender and Women’s Leadership: A Reference Handbook (Vol 2, pp. 689 – 699). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.Jessica Uscinski, American University Page 23.1197.1

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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Thomas Mark Scaife, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Andrew F Heckler, Ohio State University

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do not exhibitAptitude-Treatment-Interactions.Chronbach's framework of Aptitude-Treatment-Interaction is not exclusively limited to learning styles,but rather, it extends to any pre-existing characteristic of a student prior to engaging with instruction.Many of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines have the unique situation inwhich students enter the classroom with a wealth informed ideas and intuitions that they haveaccumulated over a lifetime of interacting with the physical world. This is especially true introductoryphysics. Because these ideas existed prior to engaging with formal instruction (at least formal instructionat the university level), these pre-existing ideas, or preconceptions, fit the definition of