Conference Session

Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David S. Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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affect an evolutionarytransformation marked by active-learning through dynamic instruction and real-world hands-onconstruction experience at local job sites. Some of the initiatives described in this paper extenddirectly from previous research efforts stemming from funded research programs both here andat other university venues. A proof of concept for integration of Habitat for Humanity wasexecuted under an internal curriculum enhancement program funded by the University of NorthCarolina at Charlotte in 2009-2010. The emerging results of that effort were published last yearthrough ASEE and testify to not only the popularity but also the utility of this innovative effort.1This paper reports on the successful efforts to continue this practice

Conference Session

Innovations in Materials Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew P. Conkey, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Richard B. Griffin, Texas A&M University, Qatar

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AC 2011-2789: USE OF CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT IN UNDERGRAD-UATE MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING AND EXPERIMENTATIONCOURSES.Dr. Andrew P Conkey, Texas A&M University at Qatar Andrew Conkey has been an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M at Qatar since January 2009. He is involved with the mechanical engineering capstone design class as well as vibrations, and mechanics of materials. His research interests are in fiber optic based vibration sensor for machinery condition monitoring.Richard B. Griffin, Texas A&M University at Qatar Richard B. Griffin, Ph. D., P. E. (TX) has been a faculty member at Texas A&M University since 1977. He earned his BS at Pennsylvania State University (1964) in Metallurgy

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching and Outreach

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith J. Bowman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University

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in 1995. In 2003 Professor Bowman’s name was added to the Purdue Book of Great Teachers. In 2007 he received the Purdue College of Engineering Mentoring Award and he became a Professor of Engineering Education (by courtesy). His research in engineering education is focussed on development of materials that encourage interest and retention of students in engineering fields, approaches for assessment of student learning and the role of diversity and diverse perspectives in engineering education.Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University Dr. Brenda Capobianco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and holds a courtesy appointment in the School of Engineering Education and an affiliated

Conference Session

Novel Approaches to Teaching Materials

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Technique for the STEM EducationAbstract The classroom assessment technique (CAT) is a teaching approach, which offersmultiple benefits to both the students and the instructor. There are many assessmenttechniques available for this experiment, however, minute paper format is selectedbecause of its simplicity and does not demand additional time commitment from thestudents. This is an in-class activity that provides both the students and the teacher usefulreal time feedback on the teaching-learning process. The end of semester courseassessment process was utilized for the data collection instruments: completed CATforms from each class, pre and post-test results and a general survey data. The dataanalysis confirmed

Conference Session

Novel Approaches to Teaching Materials

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John A. Nychka, University of Alberta

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showingsomething unexpected the students realize a gap in their knowledge and have a newfoundfascination and personal motivation for solving the mystery. The preceding steps help to engagethe students on an emotional, behavioral, and cognitive level, and thus induce intrinsicmotivation. This paper will discuss the pedagogy of the“Room with A VUE” system and concludewith a case study of curriculum development aimed at creating hands-on exploration experimentsin materials engineering to apply the system. This paper is not meant to be a resource of visualdemonstrations – such a resource is forthcoming from the author. The system to be discussed is rooted in the psychological motifs of behavioral,emotional, and cognitive engagement. Motivation