Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport

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Graduate Studies

real-time applicationissues in the related areas. With this motivation, we designed a graduate level laboratory coursewhich is Audio Processing Laboratory in the electrical engineering department in our school twoyears ago. This paper presents the status of the audio processing laboratory course in our school.We report the challenges that we have faced during the development of this course in our schooland discuss the instructor’s and students’ assessments and recommendations in this real-timesignal-processing laboratory course.1. IntroductionMany DSP laboratory courses are developed for undergraduate and graduate level engineeringeducation. These courses mostly focus on the general signal processing techniques such asquantization, filter

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cox, Purdue University; Jeeyeon Hahn, Purdue University; Nathan McNeill, Purdue University; Asawaree Kulkarni, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He obtained a B.S. in engineering from Walla Walla University and an M.S. in mechanical engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. His current research work focuses on the outcomes of globally oriented engineering education experiences. He has also been involved in the development of tools for the direct observation of pedagogy employed in laboratory teaching environments.Asawaree Kulkarni, Purdue University Asawaree A. Kulkarni, graduated from Purdue University's College of Technology with a degree of M.S. in Computer and Information Technology. She obtained her B.S. in Computer Engineering from University of Pune

Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Brooks, Temple University; Tony Singh, Temple University; Hossein Rostami, Philadelphia University; Fernando Tovia, Philadelphia University; Amithraj Amavasai, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

labs to be conducted. The TAs demonstrated the experimentand the students were asked to replicate the demonstration. This was the traditional method.Many students complained of lack of individual focus. 12 TAs were trained to use the newmethodology in the first week of Spring 2008 and Fall 2008. All the TAs used the newmethodology during the 2 semesters.The steps in the new methodology included watching a trained presentation, engaging thestudents in group discussions, staying with the group while they perform the experiment,developing a rubric for evaluation of student reports, providing a link between experiments andtheory, and helping the students to pick up a lifelong learning objective. The course content andthe laboratory experiments

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Vaccari, Stevens Institute of Technology; Siva Thangam, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

, Page 15.78.3 irrespective of how it was acquired - in laboratory through experiments, by 2 generalisation of practical experience through measurement, by study of archival materials, or theoretically. This new information should contribute to the development of knowledge as well as to practices, and should be statistically or otherwise objectively documented. The new information should also be compared to the state of knowledge at the input, i.e. the period during which work on the dissertation was begun. It is recommended that the results of the dissertation be at least partly published or otherwise

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sunni Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lydia Soleil, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

development ofskills related to teaching, professional communication and the job search3.Table 1: GSGA Survey ResultsSKILL RATINGConduct independent research 3.57Teach (small “seminar” or “problem-based” learning courses 2.00Teach (large “lecture” course) 1.79Teach (laboratory) 2.05Assess performance outcomes from teaching, supervising, or leading 1.70Prepare written credentials (CV, resume, cover letter) 2.14Interviewing skills

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Burrows, The University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, The University of Cincinnati; Mike Borowczak, The University of Cincinnati; Amr Safwat, The University of Cincinnati

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Graduate Studies

the countless, lonely hoursspent in the laboratory, reading, and writing. While I understand my research has very importantand tangible environmental impacts, I found myself still feeling something was missing in myscientific endeavors; sharing my research experience with the generation that will improve on itand carry it forward. I was excited by the fact that students at Norwood High School were eagerto learn about my research, they understood my research, and realized the positive impacts ofconducting scientific research.” This type of learning, not acquired in a classroom setting, isinvaluable for future faculty.Fellow Feedback DataFellows are at the heart of Project STEP. A review of the survey reflections submitted by 12 ofthe 15 past

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Robert Herrick, Purdue University; Gareth O'Donnell, Dublin Institute of Technology; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Nuria Castell, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Miquel Barcelo, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Didac Balas, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Maria Ribera Sancho, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Jordi Garcia, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

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Graduate Studies

courses from a wide range of modules4. Undergo language assessment in either English or Spanish to determine appropriate placement in the institutions sequence of language courses5. Participate in intensive language training and language support system activity, e.g., the Page 15.308.13 Purdue University on-line writing laboratory (available to all students in the project regardless of which institution they are currently studying)6. Participate in a series of pre-departure orientation activities to properly prepare trans Atlantic student for effective success overseas7. Participate in a series of welcome and entry orientation activities