Conference Session

Project and Model-Based Mathematics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Berkey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bogdan Vernescu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mathematics

motivation can be used to attract more studentsto mathematics.From its very beginnings in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute has promoted, at thefoundation of its educational philosophy, the balance between theory and practice. The vision ofWPI’s Founders to emphasize the mutual reinforcement between theory and applications,reflected in the university’s motto “Lehr und Kunst”, is ubiquitous on campus from theundergraduate and graduate curriculum to the university seal and the architectural details of itsbuildings.WPI’s undergraduate curriculum affords a seamless transition from courses to real-worldprojects. In 1971 the WPI Plan pioneered a radical departure from the conventional approachesto engineering education by introducing major projects as

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne McClain, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Dale Feldman, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Lee Meadows, University of Alabama Birmingham

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Mathematics

of this task has been a stepin the right direction toward engaging students in mathematics used to help solve criticalproblems in applications of interest. Additional tasks are currently under development.For additional information on the Greater Birmingham Mathematics Partnership, please visit:http://www.math.uab.edu/GBMP/.For additional information on the Mathematics Education Collaborative (MEC), please visit:http://mec-math.org/.References[1] Greater Birmingham Mathematics Partnership, Five-Year Strategic Plan. July 2006.[2] Blue, C. E., Blevins, L. G., Carriere, P., Gabriele, G., Kemnitzer, S. (Group Leader), Rao, V., and Ulsoy, G., “The Engineering Workforce: Current State, Issues, and Recommendations”. Final Report to the

Conference Session

Project and Model-Based Mathematics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University; Jean Hodges, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar

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Mathematics

when talking to people B. Change the topic to something else you thought of related to it23. You like to: A. Make plans and stick to them B. Decide things at the last minute, go with the flow, or do what you feel like at the moment24. You like to do A. Art projects in which you follow directions or step-by-step instructions B. Art projects that give you freedom to create what you want25. You like: A. to play music or sing based on written music or what you learned from others B. to create your own music, tunes, or songs26. You like to play or to watch: A. Sports that have step-by-step instructions or rules B. Sports that allow you to move freely without rules27. You

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathmatics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Stickel, University of Toronto

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Mathematics

to better contextualize and integrate the core mathematicalconcepts. Lastly, the assessment plan will be modified so that the quizzes are more fair, throughadditional supervision, and transparent so that they can aid in their learning as opposed to strictlyacting as a summative assessment.Bibliography1. Kukreti, A., Klingbeil, N. , Mercer, R., Rattan, K., Raymer, M. , Reynolds, D., and Randolph, B., “A National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education,” Proceedings 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI, June 2007.2. Schneider, L., “Integrating Engineering Applications into First-Year Calculus in Active, Collaborative, Problem-Solving Sections”, Presented at ASEE Engineering Teaching and Learning

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan V. Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Mathematics

administrative experience as well. In addition to serving as the Com- puter Science Chair, he has served in important committees such as College of Engineering and Applied Science Strategic Planning Committee, Division of Natural Sciences Executive Committee, and UWM Senate. Page 25.188.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Analysis of the Impact of Formal Peer-led Study Groups on First-Year Student Math PerformanceAbstractFormal peer-led study groups were created for first-year engineering and computer sciencestudents. The groups were organized around

Conference Session

Using Applications and Projects in Teaching Mathematics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moore, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Mathematics

this value xmax and write down a formula for xmax in terms of , , mr and g. (d) *(Bonus question) Can you explain the answer to (c) directly from differential equation (4) without solving it?We plan to explore multi-stage rockets later in the semester. For this we will first need to learnsome multi-variable calculus methods. Page 25.1437.7Background to Project 2: A Model of Resonance for Car Suspensions Consider a car traveling along the road that consists of poured concrete sections of equallength. Due to seasonal variability (expansions / contractions), moisture, and variable forcesconsistently applied (weight of

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Diversity

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Mathematics

transmit a certain concept, previously determined, organized sequentially.  It is a process, which must be planned to deliver information and / or knowledge on a subject, and which should facilitate the development of new knowledge.  It is the delivery of knowledge, rules and contents that can be applied to everyday situations, and to deliver experiences and concrete applications related to the contents seen in classes.  It is a competence that allows the transmission of conceptual and procedural skills and attitudes that allow students to improve their skills, both attitudinal and procedural

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Ted Campbell, Utah State University; Jim Dorward, Utah State University; Sherry Marx, Utah State University

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Mathematics

learning Forums for Improved EngineeringStudent Outcomes in Calculus” 21, 22. The purpose of the TUES study is to explore use of onlinelearning forums to improve student achievement and engagement in STEM courses. The TUESproject plan requires the principal investigator (PI) to assist a mathematics instructor (MI) inimplementing an asynchronous, online learning forum within distance-education calculuscourses taught via synchronous broadcast. In synchronous broadcast course delivery, a singlefaculty member simultaneously instructs students located in the same room and other,geographically dispersed students located throughout the state at several regional campuses.Real-time instruction is provided to all students via two-way audio/video

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Rodríguez-Gallegos, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Rafael Ernesto Bourguet-Diaz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Diversity

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Mathematics

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Susan E. Shadle Ph.D., Boise State University

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Mathematics

. Additionally, we will continue to provide facultydevelopment both through the department and through the Center for Teaching and Learning tobe sure faculty have what they need to teach the Coherent Calculus. This will allow us to helpfaculty address areas of concern such as the fraction of students who perceive it would be betterto be lectured to during class.The Calculus I project scaled up more quickly and achieved wider buy-in than was initiallythought likely. While this is a clearly positive development, it means that Calculus II is now anurgent priority. The same project lead, working closely with one member of the FLC team, iscurrently launching a Calculus II project with the same general plan but an accelerated time line:  Spring 2015

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Mathematics in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower, The Citadel

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

University. His technical research focuses on the intersection of soil-structure interaction and structural/geotechnical data. He encourages students pushing them toward self-directed learning through reading, and inspiring enthusiasm for the fields of structural and geotechnical engineering. Dr. Wood aims to recover the benefits of classical-model, literature-based learning in civil engineering education.Dr. William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel William J. Davis is Dept. Head & D. Graham Copeland Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Construction Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. His academic experience includes: transporta- tion infrastructure planning and design, infrastructure resilience, traffic

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch; Jean Hodges, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

expected. During the fall, students convincedthe professor to alter the plan for their use by including the responses in the students’ journals.This resulted in a few responses being recorded in the journals but not reviewed by the professoruntil well after the class discussion, as well as in some students’ failure to complete theresponses at all. This experience emphasized the necessity of immediately collecting theseresponses after one minute of writing.During Spring Semester, one-minute papers were assigned in class about three times. As noted,these were the less mature students, and their responses were less helpful than anticipatedbecause they tended to give polite, vague responses. Also, the professor was unable to use thisstrategy as often