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Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University; Yaping Liu, Pittsburg State University; David Miller, Pittsburg State University; Jeremy Wade, PacificSource Health Plans

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completing his Ph.D., he worked in the medical industry as a product development engineer for three years before coming to Pittsburg State University, where he is a member of the mechanical engineering technology faculty. He teaches courses in engineering mechanics, heat transfer, engineering graphics, and product design. He has designed products using AutoCAD, CATIA, Pro/E, and SolidWorks and is a certified SolidWorks Professional.Dr. Jeremy Wade, PacificSource Health Plans Dr. Wade was an Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics at Pittsburg State University from 2009- 2016. He is currently an analyst at PacificSource Health Plans. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019

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Engineering and Mathematics Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach

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Mathematics

AC 2009-1120: TEACHING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS TODEVELOP GENETIC ALGORITHMS FOR THE DESIGN OF ENERGY SYSTEMSMurray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach Page 14.1133.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching Engineering and Technology Students to Develop Genetic Algorithms for the Design of Energy SystemsIntroduction Delivering the energy required by industry and the consumer at a reasonable price is a majorproblem facing the United States and the international community. The United States needs acomprehensive plan to meet its energy needs for the next 50 years. Popular goals are focused onlimiting energy consumption

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Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College

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Mathematics

Field Trip Why an Ed Plan Ed Plan2-2:20 pm Counseling OR Counseling OR Education Plan? Learning Styles Math Anxiety Time2:20-2:30 Signups for Workshop Managementpm Work Sessions2:30-3:30 Individual Ed Individual Ed Individual Edpm Plan Counseling Plan Counseling Plan Counseling[Optional] Skills Counseling Skills Counseling Skills Counseling Week 2 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18

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Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Chanley, North Essex Community College; Michael E. Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Linda A. Desjardins, Northern Essex Community College; Lori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College

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. Many students come to the College directly afterhigh school, while others bring a variety of living and work experiences to their studies. The Page 22.1377.2average age ranges from 25 years old in the day classes to approximately 31 years old in theevening courses. Some students take conventional college programs, planning to transfer to afour-year institution after graduation, while other students sign up for associate degree orcertificate programs leading directly to employment in specialized career fields. Also,significant numbers of students at NECC enroll in developmental and second language coursesto upgrade their skill sets before pursuing

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 1: Best Practices in Engineering Math Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, California State University, Bakersfield

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Mathematics

benefits and experiencefrom the co-teaching program, and for any advice or lessons that could be shared with theprogram director and other faculty members. The authors analyzed the interview transcriptsand survey data in [13] to summarize findings in this co-teaching strategy.Administrative ChallengesThe plan for co-teaching involved four departments: Mathematics, Chemistry, ComputerEngineering, and Physics. Even though each department was consulted during the grantproposal writing stage, due to department chair and staffing changes, plans to execute theprogram had to be renegotiated with each department after the grant was awarded.The staffing of classes was an immediate challenge. Within the Mathematics Department,precalculus courses were

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Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Linder, Math Out of the Box; Donna Gunderson, Math Out of the Box/Clemson University

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Mathematics

. Observations of participants while implementing the new mathematics curriculum. 3. Focus group interview of fourth grade teachers during a collaborative planning session. 4. Written reactions to the program by participants after completing the new mathematics curriculum.The use of multiple forms of data aided in maintaining credibility and validity during the courseof this research. Each form of data may have strengths and weaknesses. By utilizing so manyforms, these weaknesses can be accounted for within the study15,17. Due to the nature of the elementary school schedule, not all teachers could be observedbefore teaching Math Out of the Box. There were, however, enough pre-observations collectedto identify themes among

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Integrating Math, Science, & Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Maor, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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Mathematics

meetings were dedicated to project guidance and studiodiscussions. Emphasis was put on the mathematical aspects of the project.The tessellation project assignment was as follows:Design a tessellation of a floor surface of 34×55 m2 by means of identical rectangularmodules. The module should be a periodic combination of various geometrical figures.Define proportions and dimensions of the figures using golden section ratio and Fibonaccinumbers. Develop a concept of the designed module choosing one of the followingmetaphoric subjects: a temple, kinder garden, political message, harmony with nature, andmusical impression.The curved surfaces project assignment:Design a plan of a gas station. Start from a zero level plan including access roads, parking

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Vandenbussche, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Mathematics

anintensive precalculus course for the second half of the semester8. At North Carolina StateUniversity9, students in a Calculus course identified as at-risk early in the semester were invitedto participate in a program in which they met with an academic advisor and developed anaction plan for improvement.The incentivized remediation program discussed in this paper bears strong resemblance to twoprevious studies. One study involved a “Success Enhancement Program” in a Physics forEngineers course at the University of Tennessee3. Students were able to earn back lost pointson their first exam by completing various requirements based on their performance on theexam, including completing corrections, working extra problems, attending study sessions

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Brakoniecki, Boston University; Michael Ward, Boston University; Gretchen Fougere, Boston University

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Mathematics

piece • 1 yard of tape: free • 1 yard of string: free • 1 marshmallow: free Figure 1 – Text of Engineering Design Challenge TaskParticipants in the session were first introduced to the EDP, reviewing the different phasesincluding identifying the problem and constraints, developing possible solution paths, selecting apath and building a prototype, evaluating the process and making improvements. Attendeesbegan by working in pairs (one engineering undergraduate student and one mathematicseducation masters student) to design their towers and plan how to spend resources for theirtowers (see Image 1). Image 1 – Planning the TowerAfter this initial designing period, pairs then transitioned to

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Jerry Dwyer, George Washington University; Sonya E. Sherrod, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

the strategies involved in the game. Henceforth it wasbeneficial to include a break for game playing at times when students appeared to be tired or loseinterest.The games primarily involved two players competing against one another in various challengesthat included subtracting numbers to reach zero, eliminating virtual matchsticks to clear theboard, filling Sudoku type squares, and connecting dots to create network patterns. All of thegames involved a need to observe patterns and then plan ahead in strategic ways. Severalelements of classical problem solving were required to participate in these games. Many of thegames are in the NIM category such as that illustrated on the Archimedes’ Lab website.13Students began by competing against the

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 1: Best Practices in Engineering Math Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nathaniel Rossi, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Scott Adamson, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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Diversity

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problems was closely linked to the environment inwhich the problem was presented.One theme that was common between all instructors was providing “minimal background.”Instructors wanted to provide as much time as possible for class discussions rather than lectures.Some instructors achieved minimal lecture in class by using a “flipped classroom” approach.Instructors viewed in class discussions and “contextualizing mathematics” as a better use of classtime.Instructors described a need to be flexible in terms of the amount of time they spent on eachpresented task. The code “dynamic lesson plan” captures the need to recognize that students willfind certain tasks more or less interesting than originally anticipated. This can be difficult topredict

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norha M. Villegas, Universidad Icesi, Colombia - University of Victoria, Canada; Stephanie Celis Gallego, Universidad Icesi; Ivonne María Suárez, Universidad Icesi; Juliana Jaramillo JJO, Universidad Icesi; Angelica Burbano, Universidad Icesi; Alvaro Pachon, Universidad Icesi; Diego Antonio Bohorquez, Universidad Icesi; Lina Marcela Quintero P.E., Universidad Icesi; Isabel Echeverri, Universidad Icesi; Lady K. Castillo; Cesár Augusto Cuartas Rodríguez, Universidad Icesi

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fellow AOTS, Japan 2000. She is a senior member of IISE. Angelica has previous experience (six years) in the food manufacturing industry (expe- rience related to inventory management and production planning and control, also information systems such as ERP). During her studies in the United States she worked a research assistant at the Center for Innovation on Healthcare Logistics CIHL, her work for CIHL focused on assessing the impact of GS1 standards adoption in the healthcare supply chain. Her research interests are related to the adaptation of existing manufacturing and logistics models and structures to the healthcare supply chain with a specific focus on medical supplies. She is also interested on engineering

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Gerold Willing, University of Louisville; Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

; Sciences, the J.B. Speed School of Engineering, and the College of Education and Human Development intackling identified hurdles that contribute to poor retention (and thus low graduation rates) in ourrespective undergraduate STEM programs. PRIMES’ goals are quite straightforward: 1. A 25% increase of the number of Bachelor’s degrees awarded in biology, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics and physics in the College of Arts & Sciences by 2016. 2. A 25% increase of the number of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering awarded in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering by 2016.The rationale underlying these two goals is substantial and compelling. The University ofLouisville’s 2020 Strategic Plan, a business and growth

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Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Mathematics

students mentioned above whose academic backgrounds aresignificantly different, 2) to customize a curriculum that will enable the students in dual major tocomplete the degree within one additional year without compromising the integrity of theprogram, and 3) to offer an innovative curriculum so as to attract students to this new degreeprogram under tight budget constraints. In this paper, we discuss how we plan to address some ofthe issues through the design of our unique undergraduate Computational Mathematicscurriculum. Page 15.160.2BackgroundFaculty at our institution has been active in research related to Computational Sciences for manyyears

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Using Applications and Projects in Teaching Mathematics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David I. Spang, Burlington County College; Kathleen Spang, Middlesex Boro High School

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Mathematics

a consideration of Bloom’s Taxonomy13 which willinclude an appropriate range of competencies probed including Knowledge, Comprehension,Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation. Additionally, the learning outcomes must beframed in terms of the goals that are expected of students, as in the two examples given above.The above-described assessments should be part of a standardized assessment plan that willinclude the following steps:1) Determine intended learning outcomes to be assessed using internal, and where possible, Page 25.1100.10external benchmarks.2) Develop two varied assessments for each outcome assessed and a criterion for

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Approaches to Mathematics Curriculum to Include Projects and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

, and student and faculty survey results.4–6The department is still working to develop a comprehensive assessment strategy that is wellintegrated with the department’s strategic plan. Part of that effort it determining what data isappropriate for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of effort to use technology to improveteaching and learning. Some initial data collection and analysis has been done, and those resultsare presented and discussed following the initial presentation of a specific educationaltechnology.The department teaches freshman, sophomore, and junior level engineering mathematics classes,but the largest amount of student credit hours is in the freshman sequence: Engineering AnalysisI, Engineering Analysis II, and Engineering

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Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Zachary Boehm, University of Southern California; Hussain Badruddin Penwala, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Mathematics

making classes were interspersed with activities thatinvolved mathematics either directly, e.g., working on traditional math worksheets or playingmath games, or indirectly, e.g., creating games or participating in discussion activities.Students were given surveys to evaluate their a) interest in games, b) technological literacy, andc) math motivation and college plans. A pre-algebra readiness test was given from the suite ofstandardized tests developed by the Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP, 2010).Decisions about math integration were based on the results, and also on conversations withadministrators, in particular their concerns that every child be able to pass the California StateHigh School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) as soon as possible

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Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn Brown, East Carolina University; Heather Ries, East Carolina University

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Mathematics

existence. Over thecourse of several meetings in the spring of 2007, it was decided that the students should takethree courses in calculus (3 hours each), a course combining differential equations and linearalgebra (4 hours), and one course in statistics (3 hours). Many of the faculty members that hadoriginally met were now on the EMC and decided to pursue designing a new three coursesequence of calculus classes to replace the traditional Calculus I and II classes that theengineering students were currently taking. The plan was for these new courses to emphasizeengineering applications and to be three credit hours each instead of the previous four. Therewas an existing course in the math department in differential equations and linear algebra that

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Luke A. Duncan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Liz McKinley, Clemson University

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Mathematics

/11, researchindicated students were severely at risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other anxietydisorders after terrorist attacks [2], [3] and argued for broadening access to mental healthservices. Studies conducted in the context of Hurricane Katrina revealed school systems’ lack ofpreparedness in supporting the needs of students in implementing disaster-focused programs [4],[5]. The studies recommended strengthening communication lines between administration, staff,and parents along with improving emergency preparedness plans to provide for large-scaledisasters. Studies conducted to examine the impact of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic on educationfocused on the difficulties and effectiveness of school closures in preventing the spread of

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3: Diversity in Mathematics Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Kerrigan, Rutgers University; Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers University; Jillian A.S. Mellen, Rutgers University; Geraldine L. Cochran; Antonio D. Silva

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Diversity

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Mathematics

up the pace with the rest of the class. The remaining students in Math 152are either transfer students or students who are trying to advance to Calculus III in the fall bytaking Calculus II in the summer session. Meeting three times a week for 150 minutes each classand planning appropriate engaging activities is also difficult for the instructor. Given the widerange of students’ backgrounds and twin demands of depth and scope of coverage of thecurriculum, teaching Math 152 as a flipped classroom seemed to be a viable pedagogical strategyin which to offer all students increased opportunities for self-directed learning and instructorfeedback.Flipped Classroom StructureThe flipped classroom instructional design employed in this course allowed

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Campbell Rightmyer Bego, University of Louisville; Il Young Barrow, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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Mathematics

professors to monitor participation and learning of the greatamount of material covered in the lectures. In the first semester, the first three weeks are also usedas a diagnostic of mathematics preparation. If a student has an exam average below 50% on thefirst three exams, they are advised to drop out of Engineering Analysis I and register instead forIntroductory Calculus. This course covers algebra, geometry, trigonometry and functions andprepares students with skills needed in calculus. The ideal “flight plan” for students is to take the four required mathematics courses in thefirst four semesters of engineering school: Fall 1, Spring 1, Summer 1 and Fall 2. The engineeringschool is year-round, and it is expected that engineering students

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jeffery J. Leader, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jessa B. Ward, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mathematics

a simple filter.DiscussionVerbal comments during and after the labs as well as anonymous course evaluations (100%return rate; 16 and 22 students, respectively) allowed for the instructors to study the students’experiences with the laboratory activities in a qualitative way with a goal of understanding howto improve the results of this initial trial of the concept of such “math labs” for follow-on years,both with respect to the planned second year of the trial within the Biomedical Engineeringdepartment and as part of the integrated experience within the expected new Engineering Designmajor, in which the mathematics courses are intended to be even more closely coordinated withmaterial taught in the studio classes. The mathematics department

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Using Computers, Software, and Writing to Improve Mathematical Understanding

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bipin K. Pai, Purdue University, Calumet

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Mathematics

activities (within and outside of the institution) include Department, 2000-present, Engineer- ing Assessment Committee, 1984-present, multiple faculty search committees,1995-present, Mechanical Engineering Coordinator School, 2007-2009, Strategic Plan Committee, 2005-present, Curriculum Com- mittee, 2008-present, Chair, EMS Committee on Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award Committee University, 2009-2011, University Committee on Promotions and Tenure (Panel C), 2005-present, Direc- tor of the Honors Program, 2008-2010, University Senate, 2010-present, AQIP Committee Professional, 2000-present, ABET, Mechanical Engineering Evaluator. The most important publications and presenta- tions from the past five years: Bipin

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Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brad Hunt, Norwood High School; Regina Lamendella, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Sara Garrison, Norwood City Schools; Andrea Burrows, The University of Cincinnati; Mike Borowczak, The University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, The University of Cincinnati

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the effort to develop the post-test for the lesson. Awell-defined template is used by the Fellow to create the lesson, which can be disseminated onthe project’s website soon after its implementation. This template consists of the followingblocks: 1) Summary – goal to be achieved by students; 2) Objectives – skills to be acquired bystudents; 3) Standards to be addressed; and 4) Lesson Information – Grade Level, Subject Area,Duration, Setting, Materials Needed, Background Knowledge, Lesson Plan(s) details, andAdditional Resources (learning objects, timelines, assessment rubrics, surveys, etc.). Item 4includes detailed information provided via hotlinks. The Fellow submits the final lesson to theGrant Coordinator for checking and approval before

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach

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Mathematics

(proposal, design, construction, testing, and preparation of final report, presentation anddemonstration. Assign a 1 if there is enough time to complete all tasks, otherwise assign a zero.The scoring for T is shown in Table 3 using the columns labeled Estimated Time and EstimatedTime.Skill metric (Sk): possess all skills (SP) needed =1 missing skills = 0Scoring Procedure: For each task list all the skills needed (e.g. microprocessor hardwaredesign, software design, assembly language programming, C programming, testing,organization, project planning, leadership, research writing, presentation design, speaking,record-keeping, scheduling, and all other required skills) Assign a number of 1-10 for each skillto each team member. Add all the skill

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Innovative Instruction Strategies in Calculus

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martha Allen, Georgia College & State University; Amy Kelley, Georgia College & State University

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Mathematics

teamwork. Finally, we willoutline our plans for further investigation of questions raised as a result of teaching withinnovative activities designed to encourage teamwork and communication skills while allowingstudents to take a more active role in the learning of calculus.IntroductionTeamwork and communication skills are recognized as important outcomes in undergraduateengineering curricula. Accordingly, Criterion 3 of the ABET guidelines states that a student musthave an “ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,” an “ability to function on multi-disciplinaryteams,” and an “ability to communicate effectively.”1 In addition, the Committee on theUndergraduate Program in Mathematics (CUPM) of the Mathematical Association of America2004 Curriculum

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University; Jean Lapaix, Florida Atlantic University; Charles Perry Weinthal; Don Ploger, Florida Atlantic University; Malissa Augustin, Florida Atlantic University; Santiago Aguerrevere

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Mathematics

has 7 US patents, of which 3 have been commercialized by the university. He has published at the 2013 conference on this topic. This work is a continuation of earlier research. We plan to leverage this in developing a state-of- the-art course on the Internet of things for our undergraduates in Spring ’15.Mr. Jean Lapaix, Florida Atlantic University I am a senior electrical engineering undergraduate at Florida Atlantic University. I am interested in science and engineering and applying them towards math education. I am also interested in incorporating control systems to make platforms more intelligent and robust.Charles Perry Weinthal Currently Seeking a Master’s in EE Commodore Business Machines: EE: Engineering

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 5: From Functions to Big Data–A Hands-on Challenge

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University ; Cadavious M. Jones; Carl Pettis; Uma Kannan

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Diversity

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Mathematics

Data) opened doors for new types of dataanalytics called big data analytics and new job opportunities [11]. In 2012, only 23% oforganizations had an enterprise-wide Big Data strategy [5, 12], whereas today 97.2% oforganizations are investing in Big Data [4]. A recent Harvard Business Review [13] survey ofsenior Fortune 500 and federal agency business and technology leaders report that 70% of therespondents plan to hire data scientists. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), OccupationalOutlook Handbook 2018 [11] projects that there will be a 34% increase in data analytics jobsfrom 2016 to 2026. A McKinsey Global Institute research report [14] indicates that the demandfor big data analytical talent could be very high and will produce 50 to

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virgil U. Pierce, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Shirley J. Mills, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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districts, we do not have a complete picture of the data todescribe our results.Bridge to Calculus – the Small-Scale InterventionTypically, more than half of first-year students majoring in engineering and computer science areplaced into courses below Calculus. A fifth to a quarter of the students begin their studies inCollege Algebra. This places these students significantly behind in an engineering or computerscience degree plan, and contributes to difficulties with retention in the majors and successfulcompletion of the major. Students electing majors in mathematics and science are similarly © American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 2016 ASEE National Conferenceaffected. We find

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University; Cadavious M. Jones, Alabama State University ; Carl Pettis, Alabama State University ; Uma Kannan, Alabama State University

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Mathematics

and UShealth-care sector planned to use data and analytics to improve their services and reduce errors.As on today, only 10 to 20 percent of the opportunities planned in 2011 have been realized byboth the sectors due to the shortage of technical talent. [7]In recent years, employment for mathematics related occupations increased by almost 4 percent,yet over the same period of time, the number of degrees conferred in math, statistics, andengineering declined by 2 percent [3]. A recent survey from Harvard Business Review indicatedthat big data initiatives are underway in 85 percent of the companies they surveyed. Theseorganizations also indicated that they planned to fill 91 percent of their data science jobs withnew graduates [6]. Though the