Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moore, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Gregg Janowski, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Melinda Lalor, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Mathematics

AC 2009-943: MATH TOOLS FOR ENGINEERING: A NEW APPROACH TOTEACHING CALCULUS III AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONSHassan Moore, University of Alabama, BirminghamGregg Janowski, University of Alabama, BirminghamMelinda Lalor, University of Alabama, Birmingham Page 14.865.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009MATH TOOLS FOR ENGINEERING: A NEW APPROACH TOTEACHING CALCULUS III AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONSAbstractDuring the fall of 2008 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a new course (EGR/MA265 – Mathematical Tools for Engineering Problem Solving) was offered in a joint effort by theSchool of Engineering and the Department of Mathematics combining differential equations

Conference Session

Engineering and Mathematics Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Grossfield, Vaughn College of Aeronautics

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Mathematics

books1, which were more likely to contain pictures and bedescriptive, to gain mathematical insight. I do not believe that my fellow math majorsconfronted the questions that were in my mind as an engineer. By the 1990’s more teachingmathematicians were willing to promote graphics and the calculus reform movement came intofashion with slogans such as, “lean and lively” and “pump not a filter.”Perhaps the rigor that was conventionally required of mathematics majors is not appropriate forengineering students. I am suggesting that math teachers consider replacing class time spent ondelta-epsilon arguments with visual thinking. Page 14.1354.3This paper

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathemathetics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Reba, Clemson University

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Mathematics

-Centered Activities for Large-Enrollment University Physics (SCALE- UP)." Presented at the Sigma Xi Forum: "Reshaping Undergraduate Science and Page 14.781.6 Engineering Education: Tools for Better Learning", Minneapolis, MN (unpublished).2. Reba, M., and B. Weaver. (2007)"Tablet PC-Enabled Active Learning in Mathematics: A First Study." In Proceedings of the International Workshop on Pen-Based Learning Technologies (IEEE), 10-16.3. Bransford, J. D., and A. L. Brown. (1999). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. National Academy of Sciences Press.4. Meyers, C., and T. B. Jones. (1993). Promoting Active

Conference Session

Bridging the Gap and Freshman Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Sullivan, Dallas Independent School District

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Mathematics

AC 2009-2352: THE “BOX METHOD” FOR TEACHING RATIO/PROPORTIONPROBLEMSJames Sullivan, Dallas Independent School District Page 14.1266.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The “Box Method” for Teaching Ratio/Proportion ProblemsAbstractThis paper details a systematic method for teaching high school students how to set up and solveratio and/or proportion problems. Such problems frequently occur in a wide variety ofengineering applications. The author, while teaching high school algebra courses, noticed aremarkable fact: Students were able to solve such problems correctly once the problems hadbeen set up properly. In other words, their major difficulty was not

Conference Session

Mathematics: Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Cherie Geiger, University of Central Florida; Scott Hagen, University of Central Florida; Chris Parkinson, University of Central Florida; Alison Morrison-Shetlar, University of Central Florida; Tace Crouse, University of Central Florida; Paula Krist, University of Central Florida; Pat Lancey, University of Central Florida; Melissa Dagley-Falls, University of Central Florida; Pat Ramsey, University of Central Florida; Dahlia Forde, University of Central Florida; Anna Koufakou, University of Central Florida

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Mathematics

type of learning community is important due to the negative effects of STEMdisciplines on persistence in the major and timely graduation, especially engineering ([21], [22]).Peer groups, a known positive influence on retention, are more likely to form around a commonpurpose ([23], [24]). Students grouped with like-minded students are more likely to emulate thecharacteristics of that group and remain in the STEM disciplines ([25], [6]).Currently, the most reliable learning community information can be obtained from two trustedresources: (a) the Washington Center ([26]) and (b) the Educational Policy Institute (EPI). TheEPI website (www.educationapolicy.org) houses a database that lists effective student successpractices for higher education. Of